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How to get fromVaranasi to Kanchipuramby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Varanasi to Kanchipuram by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane VNS - MAA
    2. Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain train
    5h 40m
    ₹8,644–15,707

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Kanchipuramtrain train 16368
    36h 33m
    ₹800–6,500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Kanchipurambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    42h 58m

  4. Drive  1,760.4 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Kanchipuramcar car 1,760.4 km
    27h 11m
    ₹19,730–28,499

  5. Fly to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane VNS - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Arakkonamtrain train
    8h 34m
    ₹10,414–27,857

Varanasi to Kanchipuram by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration36h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₹800Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,512.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Kanchipuram, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Kanchipuram once a week. Tickets cost ₹800–6,500 and the journey takes 36h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varanasi to Kanchipuram via Chennai in around 42h 58m.

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