There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Panapākkam by train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain 12639 / ...
- Take the taxi from Arakkonam to Panapākkamtaxi
1h 17m₹982–2,112Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Fort to Tirumalpurtrain 40903 / ...
2h 33m₹846–2,017Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kanchipurambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
2h 2m₹1,137–3,705Drive 90.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Panapākkamcar 90.4 km
1h 21m₹1,012–1,462Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Panapākkamtaxi 90.4 km
1h 21m₹2,100–2,500Line 15 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Payaigada to M.G.R. Koyambedubus 15
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
2h 52m₹988–1,317
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Panapākkam is to drive which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Panapākkam is to train and taxi which takes 1h 17m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Panapākkam. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Kanchipuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Panapākkam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Fort and arriving at Tirumalpur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Chennai and Panapākkam is 95 km. The road distance is 90.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Panapākkam without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 17m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Chennai to Panapākkam, including transfers.
Chennai to Panapākkam bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Panapākkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Fort station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Panapākkam is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,100 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Panapākkam, Tamil Nādu, India?
Hans Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram hourly, and the journey takes 1h 40m. 15 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Fort to Tirumalpur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 17m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chennai Fort to Tirumalpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹330–650
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- VVM Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- VVM Travels
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,700
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- SKM Tours & Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SKM Tours & Travels
- Phone
- +91 80970 37466
- [email protected]
- Website
- Canara Pinto
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Canara Pinto
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Vishwa Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Vishwa Travels
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Website
- Ashok Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Ashok Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Payaigada to M.G.R. Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹8–27
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹8–12
- Express Service
- ₹11–16
- Deluxe Service
- ₹17–24
- A/C Service
- ₹22–27
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–290
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,500
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Panapākkam bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Kanchipuram station.
Chennai to Panapākkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirumalpur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Panapākkam is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Chennai to Panapākkam.
There are 78+ hotels available in Panapākkam.


























