There are 8 ways to get from Papanasam to Kanchipuram by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Papanasam to Chengalpattutrain 09420 / ...
6h 18m₹317–2,520Bus via Tambaram
cheapest- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Kalainagarbus
- Take the bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kanchepurambus
11h 30m₹268–1,997Bus
- 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
9h 45mDrive 237.6 km
- Drive from Papanasam to Kanchipuramcar 237.6 km
3h 56m₹2,677–3,866Taxi
- Take the taxi from Papanasam to Kanchipuramtaxi 237.6 km
3h 56m₹3,700–4,500Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Papanasam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
7h 34m₹6,264–9,728Train via Mayiladuthurai
- Take the train from Papanasam to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 06416 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Kanchipuramtrain 16367
8h 18m₹323–2,548Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Papanasam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
7h 10m₹8,828–13,380
Papanasam to Kanchipuram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Papanasam to Kanchipuram is to bus via Tambaram which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Papanasam to Kanchipuram is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Papanasam to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Papanasam and arriving at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Papanasam to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Papanasam and arriving at Kanchipuram East via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Papanasam and Kanchipuram is 306 km. The road distance is 237.6 km.
The best way to get from Papanasam to Kanchipuram without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Papanasam to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Papanasam to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by New United Travels, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Papanasam to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Papanasam station.
The best way to get from Papanasam to Kanchipuram is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Papanasam, India and Kanchipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Papanasam to Chengalpattu 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Papanasam to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, and Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- 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 Papanasam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Papanasam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- 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 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 Papanasam to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
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
- omio.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
Bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kanchepuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹55–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kanchepuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–4,500
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
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
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
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Papanasam to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by New United Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Papanasam to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Papanasam to Kanchipuram is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Papanasam to Kanchipuram.
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