There are 4 ways to get from Kāraikkudi to Kanyakumari by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kanyakumaritrain 16861
7h 5m₹220–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Devakottai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
7h 51mDrive 306.7 km
- Drive from Kāraikkudi to Kanyakumaricar 306.7 km
4h 36m₹3,463–5,002Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Kanyakumaritaxi 306.7 km
4h 36m₹6,500–8,500
Kāraikkudi to Kanyakumari by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Kanyakumari is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,800 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Kanyakumari is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikkudi to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Kanyakumari. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Kāraikkudi and Kanyakumari is 330 km. The road distance is 306.7 km.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Kanyakumari without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,800.
The train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kanyakumari takes 7h 5m including transfers and departs once a week.
Kāraikkudi to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, depart from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikkudi to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Kanyakumari is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Kāraikkudi, India and Kanyakumari, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kanyakumari once a week. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kāraikkudi to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 51m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Website
- SKT Bus Transport
Bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- SKT Bus Transport
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kāraikkudi to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikkudi to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikkudi to Kanyakumari is 307 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Kāraikkudi to Kanyakumari.
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