There are 4 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Pichavaram by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanchipuram to Chidambaramtrain 16368
4h 37m₹940–2,341Drive 177.3 km
- Drive from Kanchipuram to Pichavaramcar 177.3 km
2h 55m₹1,999–2,887Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Pichavaramtaxi 177.3 km
2h 55m₹2,800–3,500Train via Chengalpattu
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
5h 40m₹1,039–3,218
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanchipuram to Pichavaram is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kanchipuram to Pichavaram is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct train from Kanchipuram to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Kanchipuram and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Kanchipuram and Pichavaram is 240 km. The road distance is 177.3 km.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Pichavaram without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Kanchipuram to Pichavaram, including transfers.
Kanchipuram to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanchipuram station.
Kanchipuram to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanchipuram to Pichavaram is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Kanchipuram to Pichavaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Pichavaram.
What companies run services between Kanchipuram, India and Pichavaram, 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 Chengalpattu to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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