There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Kanchipuram by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
4h 21m₹5,940–9,966Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kanchipuramtrain 16352 / ...
8h 13m₹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 399.4 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kanchipuramcar 399.4 km
6h 1m₹4,493–6,490Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kanchipuramtaxi 399.4 km
6h 1m₹5,500–7,000Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
8h 59m
Madurai to Kanchipuram by train
Questions & Answers
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 21m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.
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 four times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Madurai and Kanchipuram is 502 km. The road distance is 399.4 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 21m to get from Madurai to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Madurai to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by AB Ramani Transports, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu 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 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- 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 Madurai Jn to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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.in
Bus from Madurai to Kancheepuram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by AB Ramani Transports, arrive at Vellore, Tamil Nadu 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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