There are 6 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Sankarapuram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Line 16111 train, train, line 06698 train
best- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Chengalpattutrain
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tirukoilurtrain
4h 35m₹1,119–4,018Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5143
5h 55m₹946–2,443Drive 157.5 km
- Drive from Kanchipuram to Sankarapuramcar 157.5 km
2h 28m₹1,775–2,563Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Sankarapuramtaxi 157.5 km
2h 28m₹2,700–3,300Train
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chinna Salemtrain 22153
5h 35m₹999–3,168Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
7h 4m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanchipuram to Sankarapuram is to bus which costs ₹900 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kanchipuram to Sankarapuram is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanchipuram to Sankarapuram. However, there are services departing from Chengalpet New Bus Terminal and arriving at FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypass via FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanchipuram to Sankarapuram. However, there are services departing from Kanchipuram East and arriving at Tirukoilur via Chengalpattu and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Kanchipuram and Sankarapuram is 211 km. The road distance is 157.5 km.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Sankarapuram without a car is to line 16111 train and train and line 06698 train which takes 4h 35m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Kanchipuram to Sankarapuram, including transfers.
Kanchipuram to Sankarapuram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll station.
Kanchipuram to Sankarapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanchipuram East station.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Sankarapuram is to line 16111 train and train and line 06698 train which takes 4h 35m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Kanchipuram, India and Sankarapuram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Kanchipuram East to Sankarapuram via Chengalpattu, Villupuram Jn, and Tirukoilur in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypass 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹330–900 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Tirukoilur
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–900
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Kanchipuram to Sankarapuram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypass station.
Kanchipuram to Sankarapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanchipuram to Sankarapuram is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Kanchipuram to Sankarapuram.
There are two+ hotels available in Sankarapuram.