Day trip from Tambaram to Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram lies 47 km (29 mi) west of Tambaram, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 47 km (29 mi) apart, Kanchipuram is a realistic day trip from Tambaram: about 46 min each way by road.
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| Tambaram | Kanchipuram | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 174,787 | 221,715 |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | 85 m (279 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
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Common questions
How far is Kanchipuram from Tambaram?
47 km (29 mi) in a straight line, west of Tambaram; by road roughly 58 km (36 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tambaram to Kanchipuram by road?
About 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tambaram and Kanchipuram?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.