There are 8 ways to get from Vallam to Kanchipuram by taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Vallam to Kallakkudi Plghtaxi
- Take the train from Kallakkudi Plgh to Chengalpattutrain 12654
5h 27m₹1,228–3,547Bus via Kumbakonam
cheapest- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Kumbakonambus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Kalainagarbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Standbus
11h 47m₹558–2,384Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur - New Bus Stand to Chengalpattu Toll Gatebus
9h 2m₹895–1,927Drive 274 km
- Drive from Vallam to Kanchipuramcar 274 km
4h 27m₹3,071–4,436Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vallam to Kanchipuramtaxi 274 km
4h 27m₹4,600–6,000Taxi to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Vallam to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)taxi
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
5h 12m₹6,854–10,047Train
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Chengalpattutrain 22676 / ...
6h 35m₹675–3,070Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Vallam 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₹7,999–12,491
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vallam to Kanchipuram is to bus via Kumbakonam which costs ₹550 - ₹2,400 and takes 11h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Vallam to Kanchipuram is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vallam to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur - New Bus Stand and arriving at FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Vallam to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Kanchipuram East via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Vallam and Kanchipuram is 312 km. The road distance is 274 km.
The best way to get from Vallam to Kanchipuram without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 27m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Vallam to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Vallam to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thanjavur - New Bus Stand station.
Vallam to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Vallam to Kanchipuram is to bus which takes 9h 2m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,100 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Vallam, Tamil Nādu, India and Kanchipuram, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Thanjavur - New Bus Stand to Chengalpattu Toll Gate once daily. Tickets cost ₹460–1,400 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thanjavur to Chengalpattu every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 53m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kallakkudi Plgh to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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 Thanjavur to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thanjavur - New Bus Stand to Chengalpattu Toll Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- AC Seater / Sleeper
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thanjavur to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–650
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹40–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹900–6,000
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Vallam to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chengalpattu Toll Gate station.
Vallam to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vallam to Kanchipuram is 274 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Vallam to Kanchipuram.
There are 78+ hotels available in Kanchipuram.