There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kanchipuram by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly from Tuticorin Airport, train
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
4h 37m₹7,696–17,769Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Chengalpattutrain 12694
11h 15m₹437–3,415Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
11h 44mDrive 539.6 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Kanchipuramcar 539.6 km
8h 6m₹6,084–8,787Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Kanchipuramtaxi 539.6 km
8h 6m₹12,000–15,000Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi 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 4m₹8,734–13,268Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, 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
12h 10m
Thoothukudi to Kanchipuram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kanchipuram is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kanchipuram is to fly and train which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Kanchipuram East via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Kanchipuram is 618 km. The road distance is 539.6 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kanchipuram without a car is to train which takes 11h 15m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Thoothukudi to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Senthur velan Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kanchipuram is to train which takes 11h 15m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 44m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Kanchipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tuticorin to Chengalpattu once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 44m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- 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 Tuticorin to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
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
- 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
- 5h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–15,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Senthur velan Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Kanchipuram is 540 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Thoothukudi to Kanchipuram.
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