There are 5 ways to get from Kanyakumari to Periyakulam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanyakumari to Madurai Jntrain 12634 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Andipattitrain 06701 / ...
6h 41m₹697–2,950Bus
- Take the bus from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Periyakulam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu
7h 55mDrive 276.3 km
- Drive from Kanyakumari to Periyakulamcar 276.3 km
4h 23m₹3,117–4,502Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanyakumari to Periyakulamtaxi 276.3 km
4h 23m₹6,000–7,500Bus via Tirunelveli
- Take the bus from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Periyakulam, Tamil Nadubus
8h 1m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanyakumari to Periyakulam is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,000 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kanyakumari to Periyakulam is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanyakumari to Periyakulam. However, there are services departing from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanyakumari to Periyakulam. However, there are services departing from Kanyakumari and arriving at Andipatti via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Kanyakumari and Periyakulam is 324 km. The road distance is 276.3 km.
The best way to get from Kanyakumari to Periyakulam without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Kanyakumari to Periyakulam, including transfers.
Kanyakumari to Periyakulam bus services, operated by YKT Travels, depart from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu station.
Kanyakumari to Periyakulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanyakumari station.
The best way to get from Kanyakumari to Periyakulam is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Kanyakumari, India and Periyakulam, India?
You can take a train from Kanyakumari to Periyakulam via Madurai Jn and Andipatti in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu to Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanyakumari to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- 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
Train from Madurai Jn to Andipatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
Best Track
- Phone
- +91 45 22 66 69 99
- Website
- besttrack.in
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More Questions & Answers
Kanyakumari to Periyakulam bus services, operated by YKT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kanyakumari to Periyakulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanyakumari to Periyakulam is 276 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Kanyakumari to Periyakulam.
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