There are 8 ways to get from Trichy to Kanchipuram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Chengalpattu
best- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chengalpattutrain 12636 / ...
5h 15m₹321–2,548Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kanchipuramtrain 16352 / ...
5h 43m₹220–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Trichy to Vellorebus V995ab
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
6h 59mDrive 273.2 km
- Drive from Trichy to Kanchipuramcar 273.2 km
4h 4m₹3,119–4,504Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trichy to Kanchipuramtaxi 273.2 km
4h 4m₹5,000–6,500Fly from Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
4h 30m₹5,622–9,182Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
7h 42mTaxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Trichy 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 24m₹7,935–12,915
Trichy to Kanchipuram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trichy to Kanchipuram is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Trichy to Kanchipuram is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Trichy to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Trichy and arriving at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Vellore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tiruchchirapali and arriving at Kanchipuram. Services depart three times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Trichy and Kanchipuram is 316 km. The road distance is 273.2 km.
The best way to get from Trichy to Kanchipuram without a car is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Trichy to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Trichy to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Trichy station.
Trichy to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruchchirapali station.
The best way to get from Trichy to Kanchipuram is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Trichy, India and Kanchipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruchchirapali to Chengalpattu hourly. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trichy to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Vellore and Vellore, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 59m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Trichy to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–6,500
Aisswaryam Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 43 12 55 58 88
- Website
- aisswaryamtrack.com
Trichy Call Taxi And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 83 39 96 66
- Website
- trichycalltaxi.com
Trichy Taxi
- Phone
- +91 84 28 77 77 66
- Website
- trichytaxi.com
Aisswaryam Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 43 12 55 58 88
- Website
- aisswaryamtrack.com
Trichy Call Taxi And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 83 39 96 66
- Website
- trichycalltaxi.com
Trichy Taxi
- Phone
- +91 84 28 77 77 66
- Website
- trichytaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Trichy to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Vellore station.
Trichy to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trichy to Kanchipuram is 273 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Trichy to Kanchipuram.
There are 76+ hotels available in Kanchipuram.









