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How to get from Kanchipuram to Pulicat by bus and train?

From Kanchipuram to Pulicat by bus and train

To get from Kanchipuram to Pulicat in Ponneri, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EMU train from Kanchipuram station to Chennai Park Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 242 bus and finally take the 558B bus from Redhills Bus Terminal station to Pulicat Bus Stand station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 36 min. The ride fare is ₹345.00. The bus and train schedule from Kanchipuram may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Pulicat on the Moovit app.

276min₹345.00
Train - EMUEMU
Bus - 242242
Bus - 558B558B
Walk to Pulicat
Leaves from Kanchipuram

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kanchipuram
  • 2
    Train - EMUEMU
    Wait for train
    EMU
    Chennai Beach (Slow)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chennai Park Railway Station
    127 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Metro Station
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 242242
    Wait for bus
    242
    Red Hills
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redhills Bus Terminal
    45 min
  • 7
    Bus - 558B558B
    Wait for bus
    558B
    Pazhaverkadu
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pulicat Bus Stand
    69 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pulicat
    Walk to
    Pulicat
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kanchipuram to Pulicat by bus and train via EMU, 56P and 595

To get from Kanchipuram to Pulicat in Ponneri, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EMU train from Kanchipuram station to Chennai Beach Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56P bus and finally take the 595 bus from Minjur Bus Station (Departure) station to Pulicat Bus Stand station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 31 min. The ride fare is ₹353.00. The bus and train schedule from Kanchipuram may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Pulicat on the Moovit app.

271min₹353.00
Train - EMUEMU
Bus - 56P56P
Bus - 595595
Walk to Pulicat
Leaves from Kanchipuram

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kanchipuram
  • 2
    Train - EMUEMU
    Wait for train
    EMU
    Chennai Beach (Slow)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chennai Beach Railway Station
    135 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chennai Beach Station
    570 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 56P56P
    Wait for bus
    56P
    Minjur New Terminus
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Minjur Bus Station (Departure)
    68 min
  • 7
    Bus - 595595
    Wait for bus
    595
    Pazhaverkadu (Pulicat)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pulicat Bus Stand
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pulicat
    Walk to
    Pulicat
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kanchipuram to Pulicat

The distance between Kanchipuram, Ponneri and Pulicat, Ponneri is approximately 150.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 276 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kanchipuram to Pulicat by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ponneri – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Kanchipuram to Pulicat

To check the bus and train schedule from Kanchipuram to Pulicat using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Kanchipuram) and destination (Pulicat), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Alternative route from Kanchipuram to Pulicat by bus and train via EMU, 56P and 595

To get from Kanchipuram to Pulicat in Ponneri, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EMU train from Kanchipuram station to Chennai Beach Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56P bus and finally take the 595 bus from Minjur Bus Station (Departure) station to Pulicat Bus Stand station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 31 min. The ride fare is ₹353.00. The bus and train schedule from Kanchipuram may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Pulicat on the Moovit app.

271min₹353.00
Train - EMUEMU
Bus - 56P56P
Bus - 595595
Walk to Pulicat
Leaves from Kanchipuram

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kanchipuram
  • 2
    Train - EMUEMU
    Wait for train
    EMU
    Chennai Beach (Slow)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chennai Beach Railway Station
    135 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chennai Beach Station
    570 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 56P56P
    Wait for bus
    56P
    Minjur New Terminus
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Minjur Bus Station (Departure)
    68 min
  • 7
    Bus - 595595
    Wait for bus
    595
    Pazhaverkadu (Pulicat)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pulicat Bus Stand
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pulicat
    Walk to
    Pulicat
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kanchipuram to Pulicat?

    The fastest way takes 276 minutes, using Train line EMU, Bus line 242, Bus line 558B.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kanchipuram to Pulicat?

    The alternative route takes 271 minutes, using Train line EMU, Bus line 56P, Bus line 595.

  • Is there a direct train between Kanchipuram and Pulicat?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kanchipuram to Pulicat?

    The EMU train line goes from Chennai Beach (Slow) station near Kanchipuram in Kanchipuram to Chennai Park Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Chennai Park Railway Station station near Pulicat in Ponneri.

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

    The total travel time between Kanchipuram in Kanchipuram and Pulicat in Ponneri by train and bus is about 4 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the EMU train from the Chennai Beach (Slow) station near Kanchipuram in Kanchipuram.

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

    Get off the train at the Chennai Park Railway Station stop, which is closest to Pulicat in Ponneri.

  • How much is the train fare from Kanchipuram to Pulicat?

    The ride from Kanchipuram to Pulicat costs ₹345.00.