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

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There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Kanchipuram by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    2. Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain train
    4h 22m
    ₹5,437–9,463

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kanchipuramtrain train 16352 / ...
    8h 23m
    ₹280–2,200

  3. Train via Chengalpattu

    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chengalpattutrain train 12636 / ...
    7h 30m
    ₹378–2,976

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Kancheepurambus bus 995Ud
    7h 45m
    ₹320–850

  5. Drive  399.3 km

    1. Drive from Madurai to Kanchipuramcar car 399.3 km
    6h 1m
    ₹4,480–6,471

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Kanchipuramtaxi taxi 399.3 km
    6h 1m
    ₹5,500–7,000

  7. Bus via Vellore

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Vellorebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vellore to Kanchipurambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    8h 48m

Madurai to Kanchipuram by train

Calendar77Weekly Trains
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹378Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 502 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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.

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