There are 6 ways to get from Ponneri to Kanchipuram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 42040 train, bus
best- Take the train from Ponneri to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain 42040 / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kanchipurambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
3h 6mLine 42040 train, train
cheapest- Take the train from Ponneri to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain 42040 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Park to Kanchipuram Easttrain 40701 / ...
4h 38m₹259–2,018Line 42422 train, train
- Take the train from Ponneri to Basin Bridge Jntrain 42422 / ...
- Take the train from Perambur to Kanchipuramtrain 16368
3h 39m₹358–2,862Drive 94.2 km
- Drive from Ponneri to Kanchipuramcar 94.2 km
1h 24m₹1,055–1,523Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponneri to Kanchipuramtaxi 94.2 km
1h 24m₹2,100–2,600Bus
- Take the bus from Wimco Nagar to Central Stationbus 28A
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kanchipurambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
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Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ponneri to Kanchipuram is to line 42040 train and train which costs ₹250 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ponneri to Kanchipuram is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponneri to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Wimco Nagar and arriving at Kanchipuram via Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Ponneri to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Ponneri and arriving at Kanchipuram via Basin Bridge Jn and Perambur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Ponneri and Kanchipuram is 111 km. The road distance is 94.2 km.
The best way to get from Ponneri to Kanchipuram without a car is to line 42040 train and bus which takes 3h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Ponneri to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Ponneri to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Wimco Nagar station.
Ponneri to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ponneri station.
The best way to get from Ponneri to Kanchipuram is to line 42422 train and train which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Ponneri, India and Kanchipuram, India?
You can take a train from Ponneri to Kanchipuram via Basin Bridge Jn and Perambur in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ponneri to Kanchipuram via Wimco Nagar, Wimco Nagar, Central Station, and Chennai in around 4h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ponneri to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Ponneri to Basin Bridge Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Perambur to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Ponneri to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Chennai Park to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Wimco Nagar to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹11–65
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹11–17
- Express Service
- ₹17–24
- Deluxe Service
- ₹24–35
- A/C Service
- ₹35–65
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–2,600
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ponneri to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Central Station.
Ponneri to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Basin Bridge Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponneri to Kanchipuram is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Ponneri to Kanchipuram.
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