There are 8 ways to get from Cuddalore to Kanyakumari by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Thanjavur
best- Take the bus from Kanima Nagar to Thanjavurbus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus
12h 17mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Kanyakumaritrain 16861
12h 40m₹330–2,600Drive 544 km
- Drive from Cuddalore to Kanyakumaricar 544 km
8h 9m₹6,127–8,850Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Kanyakumaritaxi 544 km
8h 9m₹12,000–15,000Train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus
10h 30mBus
- Take the bus from Cuddalore to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kanyakumaribus
15h 15m₹466–1,591Fly Pondicherry to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
- Take the train from Kochuveli to Kanyakumaritrain
12h 12m₹12,932–24,182Train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Kochuveli to Kanyakumaritrain
11h 13m₹7,312–16,090
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cuddalore to Kanyakumari is to bus which costs ₹460 - ₹1,600 and takes 15h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Cuddalore to Kanyakumari is to drive which takes 8h 9m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuddalore to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Kanima Nagar and arriving at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tiruppadirippuliyur and arriving at Kanyakumari. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Cuddalore and Kanyakumari is 545 km. The road distance is 544 km.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Kanyakumari without a car is to bus via Thanjavur which takes 12h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 17m to get from Cuddalore to Kanyakumari, including transfers.
Cuddalore to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Kanima Nagar station.
Cuddalore to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Kanyakumari is to bus via Thanjavur which takes 12h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Kanyakumari, India?
You can take a bus from Kanima Nagar to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 17m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Kanyakumari once a week. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 12h 40m.
- 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 Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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 Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Kanima Nagar to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹345–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Cuddalore to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Madurai to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cuddalore to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Cuddalore to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuddalore to Kanyakumari is 544 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Cuddalore to Kanyakumari.
There are 133+ hotels available in Kanyakumari.