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How to get fromCape Town to Kanyakumariby plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Cape Town to Kanyakumari by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane CPT - TRV
    2. Take the train from Kochuveli to Kanyakumaritrain train
    24h 13m
    ₹43,086–124,363

  2. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CPT - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Kanyakumaritrain train
    27h 16m
    ₹34,926–82,623

  3. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane CPT - CJB
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kanyakumaritrain train
    30h 8m
    ₹36,276–83,483

  4. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CPT - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kanyakumaritrain train
    26h 10m
    ₹40,396–93,363

  5. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane CPT - TCR
    2. Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus bus
    22h 50m

  6. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CPT - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kanyakumaritrain train
    25h 33m
    ₹44,871–102,298

  7. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane CPT - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Nagercoil Jntrain train
    29h 7m
    ₹38,576–89,463

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration22h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket₹41,505Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 7,861.1 km
  • Duration: 24h 13m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Kanyakumari, India?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Kanyakumari. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), walk to Chakka Bypass, take the bus to Lulu Mall, walk to Kochuveli, then take the train to Kanyakumari. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), take the taxi to Coimbatore Jn, then take the train to Kanyakumari.

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