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How to get fromHowrah to Kanyakumariby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Howrah to Kanyakumari by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Tuticorin Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane CCU - TCR
    2. Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus bus
    10h 47m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Kanyakumaritrain train 12665
    41h 45m
    ₹950–7,500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Kolkata, West Bengal - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
    45h 25m

  4. Drive  2,300.4 km

    1. Drive from Howrah to Kanyakumaricar car 2,300.4 km
    33h 50m
    ₹26,111–37,715

  5. Fly Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane CCU - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kanyakumaritrain train
    11h 33m
    ₹10,169–24,238

  6. Fly Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CCU - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kanyakumaritrain train
    13h 45m
    ₹12,243–21,553

  7. Fly Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CCU - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kanyakumaritrain train
    14h 47m
    ₹10,768–25,618

  8. Fly Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane CCU - CJB
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kanyakumaritrain train
    18h 17m
    ₹10,148–25,738

  9. Train to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Durgapurtrain train
    2. Fly from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane RDP - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kanyakumaritrain train
    13h 4m
    ₹11,116–26,478

  10. Fly Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CCU - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Kanyakumaritrain train
    16h 41m
    ₹10,298–17,878

Howrah to Kanyakumari by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration41h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹950Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,058 km
  • Duration: 10h 47m

What companies run services between Howrah, India and Kanyakumari, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Kanyakumari once a week. Tickets cost ₹950–7,500 and the journey takes 41h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 45h 25m.

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