There are 4 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Chennai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
1h 45mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Chennai Forttrain 40702 / ...
2h 23m₹140–1,100Drive 75.1 km
- Drive from Kanchipuram to Chennaicar 75.1 km
1h 7m₹847–1,223Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Chennaitaxi 75.1 km
1h 7m₹1,700–2,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanchipuram to Chennai is to train which costs ₹140 - ₹1,100 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kanchipuram to Chennai is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kanchipuram East and arriving at Chennai Fort. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Kanchipuram and Chennai is 76 km. The road distance is 75.1 km.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs .
The bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Kanchipuram to Chennai bus services, operated by Deva Travels, depart from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Kanchipuram to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanchipuram East station.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Chennai is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹140 - ₹1,100 and takes 2h 23m.
What companies run services between Kanchipuram, India and Chennai, India?
Deva Travels operates a bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kanchipuram East to Chennai Fort every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 2h 23m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanchipuram East to Chennai Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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More Questions & Answers
Kanchipuram to Chennai bus services, operated by Deva Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kanchipuram to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanchipuram to Chennai is 75 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Kanchipuram to Chennai.
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