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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kanyakumari to Vaikom by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kanyakumari to Kazhakkoottambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kazhakkottam to Chertalabus bus
    5h 42m
    ₹741–1,126

  2. Train via Chengannūr

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kanyakumari to Chengannurtrain train 22503 / ...
    7h 39m
    ₹270–1,644

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kanyakumari to Vaikomtrain train 16650
    6h 15m
    ₹607–2,059

  4. Drive  262.4 km

    1. Drive from Kanyakumari to Vaikomcar car 262.4 km
    4h
    ₹2,551–3,684

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kanyakumari to Vaikomtaxi taxi 262.4 km
    4h
    ₹6,000–7,500

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  • Distance: 283.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Kanyakumari to Vaikom via Kazhakkoottam, Kazhakkottam, and Chertala in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kanyakumari to Vaikom once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 4m.

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