There are 7 ways to get from Kāraikkudi to Kanchipuram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12606 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chengalpattutrain 12654 / ...
7h 21m₹455–3,660Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Karaikudi to Chennai Kalainagarbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4314 / ...
13h 10m₹350–1,484Drive 361.3 km
- Drive from Kāraikkudi to Kanchipuramcar 361.3 km
5h 21m₹4,077–5,889Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Kanchipuramtaxi 361.3 km
5h 21m₹5,000–6,500Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
5h 29m₹6,969–11,183Train
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12606 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kanchipuramtrain 16352 / ...
7h 58m₹360–2,769Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
6h 40m₹6,270–9,769
Kāraikkudi to Kanchipuram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Kanchipuram is to bus which costs ₹350 - ₹1,500 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Kanchipuram is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikkudi to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Karaikudi and arriving at FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kāraikkudi to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Kanchipuram East via Vridhachalam Jn and Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Kāraikkudi and Kanchipuram is 406 km. The road distance is 361.3 km.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Kanchipuram without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 7h 21m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Kāraikkudi to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Kāraikkudi to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Karaikudi station.
Kāraikkudi to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Kanchipuram is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 7h 21m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹350 - ₹1,500 and takes 13h 10m.
What companies run services between Kāraikkudi, India and Kanchipuram, India?
You can take a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kanchipuram East via Vridhachalam Jn and Chengalpattu in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karaikudi to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand via Chennai Kalainagar and FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal in around 13h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- 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 Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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
Train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Karaikudi to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹500–850
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹40–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–6,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kāraikkudi to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Kalainagar station.
Kāraikkudi to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikkudi to Kanchipuram is 361 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Kāraikkudi to Kanchipuram.
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