There are 5 ways to get from Cuddalore to Kanchipuram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Chengalpattu
best- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Chengalpattutrain 22676 / ...
3h 51m₹270–2,174Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Kanchipuramtrain 16367
4h 28m₹170–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
5h 59mDrive 134.7 km
- Drive from Cuddalore to Kanchipuramcar 134.7 km
2h 14m₹1,519–2,194Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Kanchipuramtaxi 134.7 km
2h 14m₹2,300–2,800
Cuddalore to Kanchipuram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cuddalore to Kanchipuram is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cuddalore to Kanchipuram is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuddalore to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cuddalore Port Jn. and arriving at Kanchipuram. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Cuddalore and Kanchipuram is 181 km. The road distance is 134.7 km.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Kanchipuram without a car is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 3h 51m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Cuddalore to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Cuddalore to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Tippusultan Travels, depart from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu station.
Cuddalore to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Kanchipuram is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 3h 51m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Kanchipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Chengalpattu 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
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
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–2,800
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cuddalore to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Tippusultan Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Cuddalore to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuddalore to Kanchipuram is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Cuddalore to Kanchipuram.
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