There are 9 ways to get from Tenkasi to Kanchipuram by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi to Trivandrum, fly, train
best- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
5h 57m₹8,290–13,743Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Chengalpattutrain 12662 / ...
11h 15m₹440–3,433Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Tenkasi, 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
13hDrive 559.7 km
- Drive from Tenkasi to Kanchipuramcar 559.7 km
8h 34m₹6,296–9,093Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Kanchipuramtaxi 559.7 km
8h 34m₹12,000–15,000Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi 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 39m₹9,278–13,911Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn 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 34m₹8,174–19,301Train via Virudhunagar
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain 16848 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Kanchipuramtrain 16352 / ...
12h 32m₹442–3,460Bus
- Take the bus from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
13h 24m
Tenkasi to Kanchipuram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tenkasi to Kanchipuram is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Tenkasi to Kanchipuram is to taxi and fly and train which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tenkasi to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Vellore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Tenkasi to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Tenkasi Jn and arriving at Kanchipuram East via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Tenkasi and Kanchipuram is 798 km. The road distance is 559.7 km.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Kanchipuram without a car is to train which takes 11h 15m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Tenkasi to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Tenkasi to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu station.
Tenkasi to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenkasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Kanchipuram is to train which takes 11h 15m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 13h.
What companies run services between Tenkasi, India and Kanchipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tenkasi Jn to Chengalpattu twice daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Vellore, Tamil Nadu in around 13h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- 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 Tenkasi Jn to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- 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 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 Tenkasi Jn to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 Tenkasi Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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
- +91-9384047581
- [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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–15,000
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More Questions & Answers
Tenkasi to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tenkasi to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tenkasi to Kanchipuram is 560 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Tenkasi to Kanchipuram.
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