Reaching Kanchipuram is easy by rail as it has a railway station of its own which is well connected by trains. Different passenger trains ply at regular intervals which help the tourists to connect with the Chennai suburb. Different trains that connect Madurai with Mumbai halt at the Kanchipuram Railway station. This station is well connected with Pondicherry, Madurai and Chennai. Various trains that help the tourists in reaching their destinations are Kanyakumari Express, Tamil Nadu Express and many more.
At a distance of 75 km lies the Chennai International Airport which is the nearest airport. All the major cities that lie in India such as Mumbai, Delhi and many more are well connected with it through regular service. International travelers can reach Chennai with the help of frequent air services that are provided by many airlines. Tourist can hire a taxi or can take the public transport to reach Kanchipuram from the airport.
Tourists prefer to travel by bus as this is regarded as the most convenient way of travelling. Different buses operate between Chennai and Kanchipuram to help the travelers with their journey. Different state owned and privately owned buses connect various cities with Kanchipuram that lie in its vicinity. These services are reasonably priced and can be afforded by the visitors easily. Frequent bus services help the travelers in their journey.