There are 10 ways to get from Shencottai to Kanchipuram by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
best- Take the taxi from Shencottai to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
6h 44m₹9,415–14,073Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sengottai to Chengalpattutrain 12662 / ...
11h 30m₹443–3,455Bus
- Take the bus from Shenkottai to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kancheepurambus
13h 50m₹523–1,130Drive 565.9 km
- Drive from Shencottai to Kanchipuramcar 565.9 km
8h 39m₹6,380–9,215Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shencottai to Kanchipuramtaxi 565.9 km
8h 39m₹12,000–15,000Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Sengottai to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
7h 49m₹8,177–19,323Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Sengottai to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
10h 55m₹6,358–10,429Bus, bus to Trivandrum, fly, train
- Take the bus from Shenkottai to Kottakkarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
10h 59m₹7,096–13,414Train via Virudhunagar
- Take the train from Sengottai to Virudunagar Jntrain 16848 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Kanchipuramtrain 16352 / ...
12h 46m₹445–3,482Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Shenkottai to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus
14h 33m
Shencottai to Kanchipuram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shencottai to Kanchipuram is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,200 and takes 13h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Shencottai to Kanchipuram is to taxi and fly and train which takes 6h 44m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shencottai to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Shenkottai and arriving at Kancheepuram via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Shencottai to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Sengottai and arriving at Kanchipuram East via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Shencottai and Kanchipuram is 652 km. The road distance is 565.9 km.
The best way to get from Shencottai to Kanchipuram without a car is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Shencottai to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Shencottai to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Shenkottai station.
Shencottai to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sengottai station.
The best way to get from Shencottai to Kanchipuram is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,200 and takes 13h 50m.
What companies run services between Shencottai, India and Kanchipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Sengottai to Chengalpattu twice daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shenkottai to Kancheepuram via Madurai in around 13h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- 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 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 Sengottai to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
Train from Sengottai to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Sengottai to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
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 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 Sengottai to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Shenkottai to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–280
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Shenkottai to Kottakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Shenkottai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- 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
- 5h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–15,000
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More Questions & Answers
Shencottai to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai Mattuthavani station.
Shencottai to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shencottai to Kanchipuram is 566 km. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Shencottai to Kanchipuram.
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