There are 6 ways to get from Mettupalayam to Kanchipuram by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Arakkonamtrain 12672
8h 51m₹387–3,038Bus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
10h 20mDrive 407.9 km
- Drive from Mettupalayam to Kanchipuramcar 407.9 km
6h 7m₹4,606–6,653Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mettupalayam to Kanchipuramtaxi 407.9 km
6h 7m₹10,000–12,000Fly, train
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
5h 43m₹5,629–9,973Bus via Hosūr
- Take the bus from Mettupalayam Bus Stand to Attibele Tollbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Toll to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
11h 1m₹1,026–3,200
Mettupalayam to Kanchipuram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mettupalayam to Kanchipuram is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Mettupalayam to Kanchipuram is to fly and train which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mettupalayam to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Mettupalayam to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Kanchipuram via Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Mettupalayam and Kanchipuram is 492 km. The road distance is 407.9 km.
The best way to get from Mettupalayam to Kanchipuram without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Mettupalayam to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Mettupalayam to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Sri Ganapathy Travels, depart from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Mettupalayam to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Metupalaiyam station.
The best way to get from Mettupalayam to Kanchipuram is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 20m.
What companies run services between Mettupalayam, India and Kanchipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Metupalaiyam to Arakkonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 7h 18m. Alternatively, Sri Ganapathy Travels operates a bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 8h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metupalaiyam to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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
- Phone
- +91 88071 29155
- [email protected]
- Website
- asianxpress.com
Bus from Mettupalayam Bus Stand to Attibele Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- https://www.asianxpress.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–2,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Toll to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mettupalayam to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Sri Ganapathy Travels, arrive at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Mettupalayam to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mettupalayam to Kanchipuram is 408 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Mettupalayam to Kanchipuram.
There are 80+ hotels available in Kanchipuram.