There are 5 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Alathur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Pattukottaitrain 20683
7h 51m₹679–3,118Bus
- Take the bus from Kanchipuram to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai to Madukkurbus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
11h 21mDrive 286 km
- Drive from Kanchipuram to Alathurcar 286 km
4h 39m₹3,206–4,631Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Alathurtaxi 286 km
4h 39m₹4,800–6,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the taxi from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Alathurtaxi
5h 41m₹7,839–11,868
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kanchipuram to Alathur is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,200 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kanchipuram to Alathur is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanchipuram to Alathur. However, there are services departing from Kanchipuram and arriving at Madukkur via Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanchipuram to Alathur. However, there are services departing from Kanchipuram East and arriving at Pattukottai via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Kanchipuram and Alathur is 385 km. The road distance is 286 km.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Alathur without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Kanchipuram to Alathur, including transfers.
Kanchipuram to Alathur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Kanchipuram station.
Kanchipuram to Alathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Alathur is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 21m.
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 11h 21m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Pattukottai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kanchipuram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Madukkur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kanchipuram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Madukkur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9088900002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Line
Bus from Kanchipuram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Express Line
- Schedules at
- Express Line
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Kanchipuram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–6,000
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
Aisswaryam Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 43 12 55 58 88
- Website
- aisswaryamtrack.com
Trichy Call Taxi And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 83 39 96 66
- Website
- trichycalltaxi.com
Trichy Taxi
- Phone
- +91 84 28 77 77 66
- Website
- trichytaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kanchipuram to Alathur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Kanchipuram to Alathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pattukottai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanchipuram to Alathur is 286 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Kanchipuram to Alathur.
There are four+ hotels available in Alathur.