There are 8 ways to get from Bengaluru to Kanyakumari by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
12h 24mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Kanyakumaritrain 16526
18h 43m₹440–3,400Drive 624.1 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Kanyakumaricar 624.1 km
9h 25m₹7,028–10,152Bus, fly to Tuticorin Airport
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane BLR - TCR
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus
8h 13mBus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus
14hBus, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane BLR - TRV
- Take the train from Kochuveli to Kanyakumaritrain
9h 6m₹5,912–13,887Bus, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Madurai (IXM)plane BLR - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kanyakumaritrain
10h 51m₹5,297–11,822Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kanyakumaritrain
12h 4m₹4,522–10,887
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Kanyakumari is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,400 and takes 18h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Kanyakumari is to bus and fly and train which takes 9h 6m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Bangalore, Karnataka and arriving at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Kanyakumari. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 43m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Kanyakumari is 628 km. The road distance is 624.1 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kanyakumari without a car is to bus which takes 12h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 24m to get from Bengaluru to Kanyakumari, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Bengaluru to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kanyakumari is to bus which takes 12h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,400 and takes 18h 43m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Kanyakumari, India?
You can take a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 24m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Bangalore Cant to Kanyakumari once daily. Tickets cost ₹440–3,400 and the journey takes 18h 43m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–11,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–12,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–3,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹440–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,700–3,400
Train from Kochuveli to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
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More Questions & Answers
Bengaluru to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu station.
Bengaluru to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Kanyakumari is 624 km. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Bengaluru to Kanyakumari.
There are 133+ hotels available in Kanyakumari.









