There are 7 ways to get from Vijayawada to Kanchipuram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Arakkonam
best- Take the train from Krishna Canal to Arakkonamtrain 00630
5h 42m₹488–3,885Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vijayawada Jn to Kanchipuramtrain 16368
8h 38m₹300–2,300Bus
- Take the bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
9h 54mDrive 474.2 km
- Drive from Vijayawada to Kanchipuramcar 474.2 km
7h 21m₹5,341–7,715Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vijayawada to Kanchipuramtaxi 474.2 km
7h 21m₹7,500–9,500Fly, train
- Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VGA - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
4h 36m₹5,588–11,641Bus via Nellore
- Take the bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus
10h 29m
Vijayawada to Kanchipuram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vijayawada to Kanchipuram is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Vijayawada to Kanchipuram is to fly and train which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vijayawada to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh and arriving at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vijayawada Jn and arriving at Kanchipuram. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Vijayawada and Kanchipuram is 478 km. The road distance is 474.2 km.
The best way to get from Vijayawada to Kanchipuram without a car is to train via Arakkonam which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹480 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Vijayawada to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Vijayawada to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh station.
Vijayawada to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Krishna Canal station.
The best way to get from Vijayawada to Kanchipuram is to train via Arakkonam which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹480 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Vijayawada, India and Kanchipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Krishna Canal to Arakkonam twice a week. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 54m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Krishna Canal to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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 Vijayawada Jn to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- 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
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
- 7h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
Costa Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 964 250 9307
- Website
- costa-car-travels.ueniweb.com
(RK)Local Car and Drivers
- Phone
- +91 96 66 55 2 331
Sri Ravi Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 888 543 8888
- Website
- sriravicartravels.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vijayawada to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Vijayawada to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vijayawada to Kanchipuram is 474 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Vijayawada to Kanchipuram.
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