Temple towns of the north · City of temples and silk
Kanchipuram group trip guide
Kanchipuram: City of temples and silk in Temple towns of the north, Tamil Nadu. From Chennai it is 77 km by road, 2–3 hours with stops. Groups give it 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Chennai costs ₹6,800–8,400 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Chennai
- 77 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1 day
- Best season
- November to February
- Fare from Chennai
- ₹6,800–8,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Chennai (MAA)
Kanchipuram, the old Pallava capital, is a city of temples: Ekambareswarar with its ancient mango tree, Kamakshi Amman, Varadharaja Perumal and the sandstone Kailasanathar.
It is also known across India for its handwoven Kanchipuram silk saris.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Kanchipuram from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Chennai → Kanchipuram
₹6,800–8,400
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 77 km one way · 1 day, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A temple day from Chennai, often with silk shopping and Mamallapuram or Vellore.
Temples & pilgrimageForts, palaces & old towns
How far is Kanchipuram
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 77 km | 2–3 h | Route: Chennai to Kanchipuram |
| Coimbatore | 421 km | 8–9 h | – |
| Madurai | 401 km | 8–9 h | – |
| Tiruchirappalli | 277 km | 6–7 h | – |
| Karur | 346 km | 7–8 h | – |
Group fares from Chennai
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹4,700–6,300 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: November to February.
- Time to give it: 1 day.
- Who goes: Pilgrims, Families, Senior citizens.
Add on nearby
Circuits that include Kanchipuram
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Chennai (MAA).
- Nearest railway station: Kanchipuram.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Kanchipuram
Approved operators who take groups to Kanchipuram. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Kanchipuram
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
258 km by road from Kanchipuram
Fleet details on request
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
346 km by road from Kanchipuram
Fleet details on request
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
Serves Kanchipuram
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Chennai-la irundhu Kanchipuram-ku evvalavu dooram? (How far is Kanchipuram from Chennai?)
77 km by road: 2–3 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Kanchipuram-ku tempo traveller-ku evvalavu aagum? (What does a tempo traveller to Kanchipuram cost?)
Round trip from Chennai (77 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Kanchipuram cost?
Round trip from Chennai with driver: SUV / Innova ₹4,700–6,300; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹5,800–7,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹7,900–10,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Kanchipuram?
1 day. With the drive from Chennai, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A temple day from Chennai, often with silk shopping and Mamallapuram or Vellore.
When is the best time to visit Kanchipuram?
November to February.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Kanchipuram from abroad?
Nearest airport: Chennai (MAA). Nearest railway station: Kanchipuram. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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