There are 7 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kanchipuram by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
best- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
5h 38m₹6,978–13,089Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengalpattutrain 20636 / ...
14h 10m₹490–3,805Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
15h 4mDrive 656.5 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kanchipuramcar 656.5 km
10h 27m₹7,406–10,697Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Kanchipuramtaxi 656.5 km
10h 27m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Tirupati Airport, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane TRV - TIR
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Arakkonamtrain
9h 42m₹12,748–25,739Bus via Sattur
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Sattur - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4430
- Take the bus from Sattur to Kancheepurambus 995Ud
15h 35m₹773–2,274
Thiruvananthapuram to Kanchipuram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kanchipuram is to bus via Sattur which costs ₹750 - ₹2,300 and takes 15h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kanchipuram is to fly and train which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and arriving at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Kanchipuram East via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Kanchipuram is 692 km. The road distance is 656.5 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kanchipuram without a car is to train which takes 14h 10m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Jjj Transport, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kanchipuram is to train which takes 14h 10m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 4m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Kanchipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengalpattu twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 15h 4m.
- 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 Trivandrum to Tirupati Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–21,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Tirupati Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–21,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Tirupati Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–21,000
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from Renigunta Jn to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
- 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
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Sattur - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Sattur to Kancheepuram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,200
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹600–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Thiruvananthapuram to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Jjj Transport, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Kanchipuram is 657 km. It takes approximately 10h 27m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kanchipuram.
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