There are 6 ways to get from Ernākulam to Kanyakumari by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Vythilla Hub
best- Take the bus from Vythilla Hub to Kanyakumaribus
6h 53m₹345–905Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Kanyakumaritrain 16526 / ...
7h 50m₹220–1,700Drive 302.2 km
- Drive from Ernākulam to Kanyakumaricar 302.2 km
4h 30m₹3,410–4,925Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ernākulam to Kanyakumaritaxi 302.2 km
4h 30m₹6,500–8,500Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kanyakumaribus
8h 15m₹340–480Bus via Thiruvananthapuram
- Take the bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Ernakulam, Kerala - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
8h 30m
Ernākulam to Kanyakumari by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ernākulam to Kanyakumari is to bus which costs ₹340 - ₹480 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ernākulam to Kanyakumari is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kanyakumari. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Town and arriving at Kanyakumari. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Ernākulam and Kanyakumari is 297 km. The road distance is 302.2 km.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Kanyakumari without a car is to bus via Vythilla Hub which takes 6h 53m and costs ₹340 - ₹950.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Ernākulam to Kanyakumari, including transfers.
Ernākulam to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Vythilla Hub station.
Ernākulam to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Town station.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Kanyakumari is to bus via Vythilla Hub which takes 6h 53m and costs ₹340 - ₹950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Ernākulam, India and Kanyakumari, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Vythilla Hub to Kanyakumari once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–440 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Town to Kanyakumari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Town to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Vythilla Hub to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–440
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper
- ₹340–420
Bus from Ernakulam to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–480
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper
- ₹340–420
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,800
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Ernākulam to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Ernākulam to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ernākulam to Kanyakumari is 302 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Ernākulam to Kanyakumari.
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