There are 7 ways to get from Cherthala to Kanchipuram by taxi, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly, train
best- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
5h 9m₹6,683–12,435Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cherthala to Arakkonamtrain 22640 / ...
13h 42m₹462–3,599Bus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Mahendra citybus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Mahindra World City to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4301
15h 25m₹1,264–3,420Drive 616.1 km
- Drive from Cherthala to Kanchipuramcar 616.1 km
8h 58m₹6,899–9,964Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Kanchipuramtaxi 616.1 km
8h 58m₹12,000–15,000Bus via Komarapalayam
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Angamalybus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kochi - Angamaly to FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Bhavani Bypass to Kanchipuram Bypassbus
16h 21m₹990–2,863Train via Chengalpattu
- Take the train from Cherthala to Chengalpattutrain 16128
18h 37m₹554–4,280
Cherthala to Kanchipuram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cherthala to Kanchipuram is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹3,600 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Cherthala to Kanchipuram is to taxi and fly and train which takes 5h 9m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherthala to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Chennai - Mahindra World City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherthala to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Kanchipuram via Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
The distance between Cherthala and Kanchipuram is 653 km. The road distance is 616.1 km.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Kanchipuram without a car is to train which takes 13h 42m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Cherthala to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Cherthala to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Cherthala station.
Cherthala to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Kanchipuram is to train which takes 13h 42m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,500 and takes 15h 25m.
What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Kanchipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Cherthala to Arakkonam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 12h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherthala to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Chennai - Mahindra World City in around 15h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Cherthala to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Cherthala to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–3,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹440–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Cherthala to Mahendra city
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–3,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Mahindra World City to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–200
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kochi - Angamaly to FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Cherthala to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Bhavani Bypass to Kanchipuram Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹480–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–15,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Cherthala to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Mahendra city station.
Cherthala to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherthala to Kanchipuram is 616 km. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Cherthala to Kanchipuram.
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