There are 7 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Chettinad by train, bus (Flixbus), night bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Chengalpattu
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12635 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyurtrain 16849
7h 43m₹759–3,988Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kanchipuram to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16351 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyurtrain 16849
8h 15m₹654–3,168Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Mahindra World Citybus FlixBus IN4301
- Take the bus from Mahendra city to Kovilpattibus
9h 16m₹1,862–3,500Night bus
- Take the nightbus from Chengalpattu Toll to Tirumayannightbus
10h 17m₹915–1,014Drive 349.6 km
- Drive from Kanchipuram to Chettinadcar 349.6 km
5h 10m₹3,989–5,762Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Chettinadtaxi 349.6 km
5h 10m₹6,500–8,000Line 16111 train, fly, train
- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Chengalpattutrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyurtrain
6h 37m₹6,669–11,438
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kanchipuram to Chettinad is to night bus which costs ₹900 - ₹1,050 and takes 10h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kanchipuram to Chettinad is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanchipuram to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand and arriving at Kovilpatti via Mahendra city. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanchipuram to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from Kanchipuram East and arriving at Kottaiyur via Chengalpattu and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Kanchipuram and Chettinad is 407 km. The road distance is 349.6 km.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Chettinad without a car is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 7h 43m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Kanchipuram to Chettinad, including transfers.
Kanchipuram to Chettinad bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand station.
Kanchipuram to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Chettinad is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 7h 43m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,500 and takes 9h 16m.
What companies run services between Kanchipuram, India and Chettinad, India?
You can take a train from Kanchipuram East to Chettinad via Chengalpattu, Tiruchchirapali, and Kottaiyur in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand to Chettinad via Mahendra city and Kovilpatti in around 9h 16m.
- 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 Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kanchipuram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kanchipuram East to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Mahindra World City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–200
- Website
- FlixBus India
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Booking & Getting There
Kanchipuram to Chettinad bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Mahindra World City station.
Kanchipuram to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanchipuram to Chettinad is 350 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Kanchipuram to Chettinad.
There are 41+ hotels available in Chettinad.