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How to get fromKanchipuram to Alathurby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Alathur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chengalpattu to Pattukottaitrain train 20683
    7h 51m
    ₹679–3,118

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kanchipuram to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Madukkurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    10h 21m

  3. Drive  286 km

    1. Drive from Kanchipuram to Alathurcar car 286 km
    4h 39m
    ₹2,783–4,020

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Alathurtaxi taxi 286 km
    4h 39m
    ₹4,800–6,000

  5. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Alathurtaxi taxi
    5h 46m
    ₹7,339–11,868

  6. Bus via Pattukkottai

    1. Take the bus from Kanchipuram to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Pattukkottaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    10h 46m

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,328Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Kanchipuram, India and Alathur, Tamil Nādu, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Pattukottai 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanchipuram to Alathur via Chennai and Madukkur in around 10h 21m.

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