There are 6 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Alathur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Chengalpattu
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Villupuram Jntrain 12635 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pattukottaitrain 20683
7h 51m₹779–4,018Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Villupuram Jntrain 16111
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Pattukottaitrain 20683
8h 48m₹677–3,102Bus
- Take the bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
10h 53mDrive 286 km
- Drive from Kanchipuram to Alathurcar 286 km
4h 39m₹3,216–4,645Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Alathurtaxi 286 km
4h 39m₹4,800–6,000Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Trisulamtrain
- 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 48m₹7,734–10,526
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanchipuram to Alathur is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,100 and takes 8h 48m.
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, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanchipuram to Alathur. However, there are services departing from Kanchipuram East and arriving at Pattukottai via Chengalpattu and Villupuram Jn. 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 via Chengalpattu which takes 7h 51m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Kanchipuram to Alathur, including transfers.
Kanchipuram to Alathur bus services, operated by Deva Travels, depart from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 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 via Chengalpattu which takes 7h 51m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 53m.
What companies run services between Kanchipuram, India and Alathur, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Kanchipuram East to Alathur via Chengalpattu, Villupuram Jn, and Pattukottai in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Alathur via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, and Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 53m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Pattukottai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Kanchipuram East to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kanchipuram East to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Pattukottai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kanchipuram to Alathur bus services, operated by Deva Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kanchipuram to Alathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn 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.