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The 13 Best Day Trips from Kanchipuram

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from Kanchipuram, India, led by Chennai, Kallakurichi, Puducherry. The closest is Rānipet, about 45 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Kanchipuram at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Chennai69 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Kallakurichi147 km SW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Puducherry101 km S1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Vellore62 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Avadi54 km NE1 hrHalf-day trip
Gundupālaiyam100 km S1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Tirupati94 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Rānipet41 km W45 minHalf-day trip
Pallāvaram51 km E1 hrHalf-day trip
Neyveli138 km S2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Tambaram47 km E55 minHalf-day trip
Cuddalore120 km S1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Alandur58 km E1 hr 5 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Kanchipuram

  1. 1

    Chennai, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km north-east of Kanchipuram2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Birla Planetarium.

    Also nearby: Ambattur, Tiruvottiyūr.

  2. 2

    Kallakurichi, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south-west of Kanchipuram4 hr 40 min round trip
  3. 3

    Puducherry, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km south of Kanchipuram3 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Vellore, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km west of Kanchipuram2 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Avadi, India

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km north-east of Kanchipuram2 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Gundupālaiyam, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km south of Kanchipuram3 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Tirupati, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km north of Kanchipuram3 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Rānipet, India

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km west of Kanchipuram1 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Pallāvaram, India

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km east of Kanchipuram2 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Neyveli, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south of Kanchipuram4 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Tambaram, India

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km east of Kanchipuram1 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Cuddalore, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south of Kanchipuram3 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Alandur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km east of Kanchipuram2 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Kanchipuram to Chennai

A realistic pace for Chennai, 69 km from Kanchipuram. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Kanchipuram
  2. 09:50Arrive in Chennai (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05Birla Planetarium
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Chennai
  6. 15:50Head back to Kanchipuram
  7. 17:10Home in Kanchipuram

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Kanchipuram?
The best day trips from Kanchipuram are Chennai, Kallakurichi, Puducherry, Vellore, Avadi. The closest is Rānipet, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Kanchipuram?
Rānipet is the closest, 41 km west of Kanchipuram, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Kanchipuram?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Kanchipuram: Rānipet (45 min), Tambaram (55 min), Pallāvaram (1 hr), Avadi (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Kanchipuram for a day out?
Chennai is the largest city in day-trip range, 69 km north-east of Kanchipuram and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Kanchipuram?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kallakurichi at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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