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Kanchipuram to Kuttikkanam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Kuttikkanam, Kerala.

609 kmDistance
12.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹6800
Sedan₹8020
SUV₹10500
Innova / MUV₹11770
Tempo Traveller₹13700
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹670
AC Seater₹1100
Non-AC Sleeper₹970
AC Sleeper₹1400
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1760
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Train
Sleeper₹400
Economy₹640
Third AC₹880
Second AC₹1250
First AC₹1740
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Kanchipuram to Kuttikkanam

609 km · ~12h 51m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kanchipuram

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 155 km · 3h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 305

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 455

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  5. 155 km · 3h 5m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, Kerala

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Kanchipuram to Kuttikkanam

609 km · ~13h 32m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Kanchipuram

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kanchipuram. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Kanchipuram → Kuttikkanam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~609 km

    ~13h 32m|Tentative fare ₹670–₹1,760

  3. Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, Kerala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Kanchipuram to Kuttikkanam

Nearest railway stations: Kanchipuram East for Kanchipuram, Tiruvalla (about 48 km away) for Kuttikkanam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 14h 8m in total

Chennai Egmore Kacheguda Express#17651 · Express
06:05 PMPazhaya Seevaram
3m7 stops
06:08 PMArakkonam

Change trains at Arakkonam — about 2h 32m wait

Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail#12623 · Superfast
08:40 PMArakkonam
11h 33m105 stops
08:13 AM+1dTiruvalla

1 change · 14h 24m in total

NAGERCOIL - MUMBAI CST Balaji Exp#16352 · Express
05:49 PMPazhaya Seevaram
56m7 stops
06:45 PMArakkonam

Change trains at Arakkonam — about 1h 55m wait

Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail#12623 · Superfast
08:40 PMArakkonam
11h 33m105 stops
08:13 AM+1dTiruvalla

1 change · 17h 28m in total

Chennai Egmore Kacheguda Express#17651 · Express
06:05 PMPazhaya Seevaram
1h 55m17 stops
08:00 PMRenigunta Jn

Change trains at Renigunta Jn — about 50m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
08:50 PMRenigunta Jn
14h 43m113 stops
11:33 AM+1dTiruvalla

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Transport Options

Kanchipuram to Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kanchipuram to Kuttikkanam is about 609 km by road, roughly 12.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 609 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,800 · Sedan ₹8,020 · SUV ₹10,500 · Innova / MUV ₹11,770 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,700
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹670 · AC Seater ₹1,100 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹970 · AC Sleeper ₹1,400 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,760
  • Train: Sleeper ₹400 · Economy ₹640 · Third AC ₹880 · Second AC ₹1,250 · First AC ₹1,740

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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