There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Kanchipuram by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
4h 17m₹5,437–9,463Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kanchipuramtrain 16352 / ...
8h 23m₹280–2,200Train via Chengalpattu
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chengalpattutrain 12636 / ...
7h 30m₹378–2,976Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kancheepurambus 995Ud
7h 45m₹320–850Drive 399.3 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kanchipuramcar 399.3 km
6h 1m₹3,906–5,642Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kanchipuramtaxi 399.3 km
6h 1m₹5,500–7,000Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Madurai to Vellorebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Vellore to Kanchipurambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
8h 57m
Madurai to Kanchipuram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kanchipuram is to bus which costs ₹320 - ₹850 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kanchipuram is to fly and train which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹9,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai and arriving at Kancheepuram. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Kanchipuram. Services depart three times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Madurai and Kanchipuram is 502 km. The road distance is 399.3 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kanchipuram without a car is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Madurai to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Madurai to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kanchipuram is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹320 - ₹850 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kanchipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Chengalpattu hourly. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 5h 58m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Madurai to Kancheepuram once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–850 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Madurai to Kancheepuram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9444 838 838
- [email protected]
- Website
- PRM Roadways
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- PRM Roadways
- Website
- Aakash Travels
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Aakash Travels
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Vellore to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Madurai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- 99623 38888
- [email protected]
- Website
- Green Channel Express
Bus from Vellore to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Green Channel Express
- Phone
- +91 94038 91928
- [email protected]
- Website
- RKK Travels
Bus from Vellore to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- RKK Travels
- Website
- MMK Travels
Bus from Vellore to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- MMK Travels
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Vellore to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- Evolte Bus
Bus from Vellore to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Evolte Bus
- Website
- Jabbar Travels
Bus from Vellore to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Jabbar Travels
- Website
- SST Limoliner
Bus from Vellore to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SST Limoliner
- Website
- SRBT Travels
Bus from Vellore to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SRBT Travels
- Website
- PNS Travels
Bus from Vellore to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- PNS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97875 24434
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kingfisher Connect
Bus from Vellore to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Kingfisher Connect
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kancheepuram station.
Madurai to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kanchipuram is 399 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Madurai to Kanchipuram.
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