There are 6 ways to get from Chepauk to Kanchipuram by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
1h 52m₹1,307–3,129Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Park to Kanchipuram Easttrain 40701 / ...
3h 41m₹247–1,929Train, line 16111 train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain 12639 / ...
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Kanchipuramtrain 16111 / ...
3h 11m₹347–2,879Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Kanchipuram73.4 km
1h 26m₹263Drive 74.8 km
- Drive from Chepauk to Kanchipuramcar 74.8 km
1h 7m₹846–1,221Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chepauk to Kanchipuramtaxi 74.8 km
1h 7m₹1,700–2,100
Chepauk to Kanchipuram by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chepauk to Kanchipuram is to rideshare which costs ₹263 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chepauk to Kanchipuram is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chepauk to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Chepauk to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Chepauk and arriving at Kanchipuram via Chennai Central and Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Chepauk and Kanchipuram is 78 km. The road distance is 74.8 km.
The best way to get from Chepauk to Kanchipuram without a car is to bus which takes 1h 52m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Chepauk to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Chepauk to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chepauk to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chepauk to Kanchipuram is to bus which takes 1h 52m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can train and line 16111 train, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,900 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Chepauk, India and Kanchipuram, India?
VKV Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ₹1,200–2,300 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chepauk to Kanchipuram via Chennai Park Town, Chennai Central, and Arakkonam in around 3h 11m.
- 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 Arakkonam to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Chennai Park to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹263
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Chepauk to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chepauk to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chepauk to Kanchipuram is 75 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Chepauk to Kanchipuram.
There are 80+ hotels available in Kanchipuram.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chepauk and Kanchipuram. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.