How to get from Kanchipuram to Island Grounds by bus and train?

From Kanchipuram to Island Grounds by bus and train

To get from Kanchipuram to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EMU train from Kanchipuram station to Walajabad station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 579A bus and finally take the AC-E18 bus from Tambaram West Bus Station station to Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is ₹147.00.

162min₹147.00
Train - EMUEMU
Bus - 579A579A
Bus - AC-E18AC-E18
Walk to Island Grounds
Leaves from Kanchipuram

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kanchipuram
  • 2
    Train - EMUEMU
    Wait for train
    EMU
    Chengalpattu (Fast)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Walajabad
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walajabad Railway Station
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 579A579A
    Wait for bus
    579A
    Tambaram New B.S
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tambaram West Bus Station
    66 min
  • 7
    Bus - AC-E18AC-E18
    Wait for bus
    AC-E18
    Broadway
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Island Grounds
    Walk to
    Island Grounds
    Anna Salai
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kanchipuram to Island Grounds by bus and train via EMU, 500 and AC-E18

To get from Kanchipuram to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EMU train from Kanchipuram station to Chengalpattu station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the AC-E18 bus from Guduvancheri Bus Station station to Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is ₹237.00.

172min₹237.00
Train - EMUEMU
Bus - 500500
Bus - AC-E18AC-E18
Walk to Island Grounds
Leaves from Kanchipuram

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kanchipuram
  • 2
    Train - EMUEMU
    Wait for train
    EMU
    Chengalpattu (Fast)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chengalpattu
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chengalpattu
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Tambaram West Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guduvancheri Bus Station
    35 min
  • 7
    Bus - AC-E18AC-E18
    Wait for bus
    AC-E18
    Broadway
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge
    67 min
  • 9
    Walk to Island Grounds
    Walk to
    Island Grounds
    Anna Salai
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kanchipuram to Island Grounds

The distance between Kanchipuram, Fort Tondiarpet and Island Grounds, Fort Tondiarpet is approximately 80.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kanchipuram to Island Grounds by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fort Tondiarpet – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram is located at Kanchipuram, Fort Tondiarpet and the nearest public transit station is Old Kanchipuram Railway Station.

Train stations close to Kanchipuram:

  • Old Kanchipuram Railway Station

Public transit stations close to Island Grounds, Fort Tondiarpet

Island Grounds is located at Anna Salai, Fort Tondiarpet and the nearest public transit station is Simpsons / Periyar Bridge.

Metro stations close to Island Grounds:

  • Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro
  • Government Estate

Train stations close to Island Grounds:

  • Chennai Park Railway Station
  • Chennai Park Town Railway Station
  • Chindadripet Mrts Station

Bus stations close to Island Grounds:

  • Simpsons / Periyar Bridge
  • Simson
  • Chinthathripet Park

Related Routes

Alternative route from Kanchipuram to Island Grounds by bus and train via EMU, 500 and AC-E18

To get from Kanchipuram to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EMU train from Kanchipuram station to Chengalpattu station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the AC-E18 bus from Guduvancheri Bus Station station to Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is ₹237.00.

172min₹237.00
Train - EMUEMU
Bus - 500500
Bus - AC-E18AC-E18
Walk to Island Grounds
Leaves from Kanchipuram

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kanchipuram
  • 2
    Train - EMUEMU
    Wait for train
    EMU
    Chengalpattu (Fast)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chengalpattu
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chengalpattu
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Tambaram West Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guduvancheri Bus Station
    35 min
  • 7
    Bus - AC-E18AC-E18
    Wait for bus
    AC-E18
    Broadway
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge
    67 min
  • 9
    Walk to Island Grounds
    Walk to
    Island Grounds
    Anna Salai
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kanchipuram to Island Grounds?

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Train line EMU, Bus line 579A, Bus line AC-E18.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kanchipuram to Island Grounds?

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Train line EMU, Bus line 500, Bus line AC-E18.

  • Is there a direct train between Kanchipuram and Island Grounds?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kanchipuram to Island Grounds?

    The EMU train line goes from Chengalpattu (Fast) station near Kanchipuram in Kanchipuram to Walajabad station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Walajabad station near Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kanchipuram to Island Grounds by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Kanchipuram in Kanchipuram and Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet by train and bus is about 2 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kanchipuram to get to Island Grounds?

    Get on the EMU train from the Chengalpattu (Fast) station near Kanchipuram in Kanchipuram.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kanchipuram and Island Grounds?

    Get off the train at the Walajabad stop, which is closest to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet.

  • When is the last train from Kanchipuram to Island Grounds?

    The last train from Kanchipuram in Kanchipuram to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet is the Chennai Beach - Thirumalpur (Slow) line. It leaves the Kanchipuram station at 1:58 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Kanchipuram to Island Grounds?

    The ride from Kanchipuram to Island Grounds costs ₹147.00.

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