There are 4 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Parangipettai by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanchipuram to Chidambaramtrain 16368
4h 36m₹940–2,391Line 16111 train, train
cheapest- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Chengalpattutrain
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Parangipettaitrain
4h 54m₹939–3,918Drive 169.4 km
- Drive from Kanchipuram to Parangipettaicar 169.4 km
2h 44m₹1,911–2,760Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Parangipettaitaxi 169.4 km
2h 44m₹2,700–3,300
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanchipuram to Parangipettai is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Kanchipuram to Parangipettai is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct train from Kanchipuram to Parangipettai. However, there are services departing from Kanchipuram and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Kanchipuram and Parangipettai is 241 km. The road distance is 169.4 km.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Parangipettai without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Kanchipuram to Parangipettai, including transfers.
Kanchipuram to Parangipettai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanchipuram station.
Kanchipuram to Parangipettai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanchipuram to Parangipettai is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Kanchipuram to Parangipettai.
There are 48+ hotels available in Parangipettai.
What companies run services between Kanchipuram, India and Parangipettai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kanchipuram to Chidambaram once a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanchipuram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once 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 Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
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 Parangipettai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
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