There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Kanyakumari by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
12hTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kanyakumaritrain 12633 / ...
12h 15m₹380–2,900Drive 688.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kanyakumaricar 688.3 km
10h 14m₹7,765–11,215Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus
7h 16mBus via M.G.R. Koyambedu (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kanyakumari - Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5138
16h 30m₹1,008–3,427Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Kochuveli to Kanyakumaritrain
7h 59m₹7,053–13,972Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kanyakumaritrain
10h 4m₹5,838–10,907
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kanyakumari is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kanyakumari is to fly and train which takes 7h 59m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹14,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kanyakumari. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 15m.
The distance between Chennai and Kanyakumari is 688 km. The road distance is 688.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kanyakumari without a car is to bus which takes 12h and costs .
The bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu takes 12h including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chennai to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kanyakumari is to bus which takes 12h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 15m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kanyakumari, India?
Sbm Traansport operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu 3 times a day, and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kanyakumari once daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kanyakumari - Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,400
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, and How to get from Stansted Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kanyakumari is 688 km. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Chennai to Kanyakumari.
Book your Chennai to Kanyakumari bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 134+ hotels available in Kanyakumari.