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How to get fromKottayam to Kanchipuramby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kottayam to Kanchipuram by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    3. Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain train
    5h 37m
    ₹7,203–13,050

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Arakkonamtrain train 12696 / ...
    14h 1m
    ₹470–3,661

  3. Bus via Coimbatore

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kanchipurambus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    15h 36m

  4. Drive  614.1 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Kanchipuramcar car 614.1 km
    9h 21m
    ₹6,890–9,953

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kanchipuramtaxi taxi 614.1 km
    9h 21m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Kanchipurambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    16h 21m

Kottayam to Kanchipuram by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration14h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket₹470Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 679.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Kanchipuram, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Arakkonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 12h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Kanchipuram via Coimbatore and Coimbatore in around 15h 36m.

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