There are 9 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Meenakshi Temple by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Chengalpattu
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Madurai Jntrain 16101 / ...
8h 6m₹379–3,018Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kanchipuram to Madurai Jntrain 16351 / ...
8h 13m₹280–2,200Bus
- Take the bus from Kancheepuram to Maduraibus 995Ud
9h 4m₹320–850Drive 398.8 km
- Drive from Kanchipuram to Meenakshi Templecar 398.8 km
6h 1m₹4,503–6,504Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Meenakshi Templetaxi 398.8 km
6h 1m₹5,500–7,000Train, fly to Madurai
- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
5h 58m₹5,669–9,561Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
9h 18mTrain, fly to Trichy International Airport
- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
7h 27m₹6,294–9,926Train, fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
8h
Kanchipuram to Meenakshi Temple by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanchipuram to Meenakshi Temple is to bus which costs ₹320 - ₹850 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kanchipuram to Meenakshi Temple is to train and fly which takes 5h 58m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kancheepuram and arriving at Madurai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kanchipuram and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Kanchipuram and Meenakshi Temple is 473 km. The road distance is 398.8 km.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Meenakshi Temple without a car is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 8h 6m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Kanchipuram to Meenakshi Temple, including transfers.
Kanchipuram to Meenakshi Temple bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kancheepuram station.
Kanchipuram to Meenakshi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Meenakshi Temple is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 8h 6m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹320 - ₹850 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Kanchipuram, India and Meenakshi Temple, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Madurai Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Kancheepuram to Madurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–850 and the journey takes 8h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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 to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
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 Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kancheepuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
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More Questions & Answers
Kanchipuram to Meenakshi Temple bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Madurai station.
Kanchipuram to Meenakshi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanchipuram to Meenakshi Temple is 399 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Kanchipuram to Meenakshi Temple.
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