There are 5 ways to get from Vazhapadi to Kanchipuram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Valappadi G Hlt to Chengalpattutrain 22154
5h 40m₹314–2,500Bus
- Take the bus from Attur to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kanchipurambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
7h 43mDrive 220.3 km
- Drive from Vazhapadi to Kanchipuramcar 220.3 km
3h 30m₹2,470–3,568Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vazhapadi to Kanchipuramtaxi 220.3 km
3h 30m₹4,500–5,500Fly, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
5h 54m₹5,746–11,996
Vazhapadi to Kanchipuram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vazhapadi to Kanchipuram is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Vazhapadi to Kanchipuram is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Vazhapadi to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Attur and arriving at Kanchipuram via Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Vazhapadi to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Valappadi G Hlt and arriving at Kanchipuram East via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Vazhapadi and Kanchipuram is 299 km. The road distance is 220.3 km.
The best way to get from Vazhapadi to Kanchipuram without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Vazhapadi to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Vazhapadi to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Attur station.
Vazhapadi to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Valappadi G Hlt station.
The best way to get from Vazhapadi to Kanchipuram is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Vazhapadi, India and Kanchipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Valappadi G Hlt to Chengalpattu once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vazhapadi to Kanchipuram via Attur and Chennai in around 7h 43m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Valappadi G Hlt to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- 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
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- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Attur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Attur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Attur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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Booking & Getting There
Vazhapadi to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Vazhapadi to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vazhapadi to Kanchipuram is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Vazhapadi to Kanchipuram.
There are 78+ hotels available in Kanchipuram.






