There are 6 ways to get from Kolkata to Kanchipuram by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, train
best- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCU - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
6h 52m₹6,251–16,965Train
cheapest- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Chengalpattutrain 12663 / ...
30h₹854–6,514Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kolkata, West Bengal - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
34h 4mDrive 1,668.9 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Kanchipuramcar 1,668.9 km
24h 41m₹18,814–27,176Train to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Durgapurtrain
- Fly from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane RDP - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
9h 3m₹12,905–23,908Bus via Nellore
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus
34h 50m
Kolkata to Kanchipuram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Kanchipuram is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹6,500 and takes 30h.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Kanchipuram is to fly and train which takes 6h 52m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolkata to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Kolkata, West Bengal and arriving at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolkata to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Kanchipuram East via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h.
The distance between Kolkata and Kanchipuram is 1474 km. The road distance is 1668.9 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Kanchipuram without a car is to train which takes 30h and costs ₹850 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Kolkata to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Kolkata to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by J J Yatra, depart from Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Kolkata to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Kanchipuram is to train which takes 30h and costs ₹850 - ₹6,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 34h 4m.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Kanchipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Chengalpattu 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹700–6,000 and the journey takes 28h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 34h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–18,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- 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 Howrah Jn to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–6,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹700–900
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,400–6,000
Train from Howrah Jn to Durgapur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- 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 Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- 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
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kolkata to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by J J Yatra, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kolkata to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Kanchipuram is 1669 km. It takes approximately 24h 41m to drive from Kolkata to Kanchipuram.
There are 79+ hotels available in Kanchipuram.