There are 5 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Kanchipuram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Kanchipuramtrain 16367
6h 22m₹210–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
8h 9mDrive 225.2 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Kanchipuramcar 225.2 km
3h 45m₹2,542–3,672Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Kanchipuramtaxi 225.2 km
3h 45m₹3,500–4,300Train via Chengalpattu
- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Chengalpattutrain 09420 / ...
6h 44m₹311–2,480
Kumbakonam to Kanchipuram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Kanchipuram is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Kanchipuram is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Kanchipuram. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Kanchipuram is 293 km. The road distance is 225.2 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Kanchipuram without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.
The train from Kumbakonam to Kanchipuram takes 6h 22m including transfers and departs once a week.
Kumbakonam to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by New United Travels, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Kanchipuram is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Kanchipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kumbakonam to Kanchipuram once a week. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 9m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kumbakonam to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Kumbakonam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Website
- New United Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- New United Travels
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
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
- VKV Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Kumbakonam to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by New United Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanchipuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Kanchipuram is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Kumbakonam to Kanchipuram.
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