There are 7 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Mettupalayam by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kanchipuram to Katpadi Tamil Nadubus Kanchipuram - Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain 12623 / ...
8h 40m₹753–4,215Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arakkonam to Metupalaiyamtrain 12671
10h 13m₹389–3,013Bus
- Take the bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
10h 20mDrive 408.1 km
- Drive from Kanchipuram to Mettupalayamcar 408.1 km
6h 6m₹4,609–6,657Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Mettupalayamtaxi 408.1 km
6h 6m₹10,000–12,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
5h 52m₹5,594–9,896Bus via Hosūr
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Tollbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
- Take the bus from Attibele Toll to Mettupalayam Bus Standbus
11h 50m₹1,021–3,179
Kanchipuram to Mettupalayam by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanchipuram to Mettupalayam is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 10h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kanchipuram to Mettupalayam is to train and fly which takes 5h 52m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanchipuram to Mettupalayam. However, there are services departing from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanchipuram to Mettupalayam. However, there are services departing from Kanchipuram and arriving at Metupalaiyam via Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
The distance between Kanchipuram and Mettupalayam is 468 km. The road distance is 408.1 km.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Mettupalayam without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 40m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Kanchipuram to Mettupalayam, including transfers.
Kanchipuram to Mettupalayam bus services, operated by VSN Travels, depart from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Kanchipuram to Mettupalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arakkonam station.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Mettupalayam is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 10h 13m.
What companies run services between Kanchipuram, India and Mettupalayam, India?
VSN Travels operates a bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 8h 5m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Arakkonam to Metupalaiyam once daily. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 8h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
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 Arakkonam to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Kanchipuram to Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹377–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 88071 29155
- [email protected]
- Website
- asianxpress.com
Bus from Attibele Toll to Mettupalayam Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- https://www.asianxpress.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–2,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kanchipuram to Mettupalayam bus services, operated by VSN Travels, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Kanchipuram to Mettupalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Metupalaiyam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanchipuram to Mettupalayam is 408 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Kanchipuram to Mettupalayam.
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