There are 6 ways to get from Sowcarpet to Kanchipuram by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
1h 30m₹1,200–2,300Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Park to Kanchipuram Easttrain 40701 / ...
2h 27m₹140–1,100Train, line 16111 train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain 12639 / ...
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Kanchipuramtrain 16111 / ...
2h 26m₹242–1,962Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Kanchipuram73.3 km
1h 26m₹267Drive 74.4 km
- Drive from Sowcarpet to Kanchipuramcar 74.4 km
1h 8m₹839–1,211Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sowcarpet to Kanchipuramtaxi 74.4 km
1h 8m₹1,700–2,100
Sowcarpet to Kanchipuram by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sowcarpet to Kanchipuram is to rideshare which costs ₹267 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Sowcarpet to Kanchipuram is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Park and arriving at Kanchipuram East. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Sowcarpet and Kanchipuram is 75 km. The road distance is 74.4 km.
The best way to get from Sowcarpet to Kanchipuram without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,300.
The bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Sowcarpet to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Sowcarpet to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Sowcarpet to Kanchipuram is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train and line 16111 train, which costs ₹240 - ₹2,000 and takes 2h 26m.
What companies run services between Sowcarpet, India and Kanchipuram, India?
VKV Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ₹1,200–2,300 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Central to Kanchipuram via Arakkonam in around 2h 26m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Arakkonam to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Chennai Park to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- 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
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹267
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–2,100
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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More Questions & Answers
Sowcarpet to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Sowcarpet to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sowcarpet to Kanchipuram is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Sowcarpet to Kanchipuram.
Book your Sowcarpet to Kanchipuram bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 79+ hotels available in Kanchipuram.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sowcarpet and Kanchipuram. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.