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How to get fromKanyakumari to Thekkadyby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kanyakumari to Thekkady by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kanyakumari to Virudunagar Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Thekkadytaxi taxi
    7h 52m
    ₹3,301–6,081

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train 16382 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Trivandrum to Kumilybus bus
    10h 14m
    ₹608–1,910

  3. Drive 290.1 km

    1. Drive from Kanyakumari to Thekkadycar car 290.1 km
    4h 34m
    ₹3,268–4,720

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kanyakumari to Thekkadytaxi taxi 290.1 km
    4h 34m
    ₹6,500–8,000

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  • Distance: 391 km
  • Duration: 7h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Kanyakumari to Thekkady. However, you can take the train to Virudunagar Jn, take the train to Rajapalayam, then take the taxi to Thekkady. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kanyakumari to Thekkady via Thiruvananthapuram Central, Trivandrum, and Kumily in around 10h 14m.

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