There are 6 ways to get from Kanyakumari to Vaikom by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kanyakumari to Kazhakkoottambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakkottam to Chertalabus
5h 48m₹791–1,175Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kanyakumari to Tripunituratrain 16525
8h 14m₹245–1,739Train via Thiruvananthapuram
- Take the train from Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16382 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Cherthalatrain 12076 / ...
5h 58m₹858–3,110Drive 262.4 km
- Drive from Kanyakumari to Vaikomcar 262.4 km
4h₹2,959–4,274Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanyakumari to Vaikomtaxi 262.4 km
4h₹6,000–7,500Train, bus
- Take the train from Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16382 / ...
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayambus
8h 12m₹363–1,730
Kanyakumari to Vaikom by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanyakumari to Vaikom is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kanyakumari to Vaikom is to drive which takes 4h and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanyakumari to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Kanyakumari and arriving at Chertala via Kazhakkottam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanyakumari to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Kanyakumari and arriving at Cherthala via Thiruvananthapuram Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Kanyakumari and Vaikom is 285 km. The road distance is 262.4 km.
The best way to get from Kanyakumari to Vaikom without a car is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Kanyakumari to Vaikom, including transfers.
Kanyakumari to Vaikom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kanyakumari station.
Kanyakumari to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanyakumari station.
The best way to get from Kanyakumari to Vaikom is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train via Thiruvananthapuram, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,200 and takes 5h 58m.
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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kanyakumari to Vaikom via Thiruvananthapuram Central and Cherthala in around 5h 58m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kanyakumari to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kanyakumari to Kazhakkoottam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kazhakkottam to Chertala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–280
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–550
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹310–550
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- 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 Vaikom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kazhakkoottam station.
Kanyakumari to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanyakumari to Vaikom is 262 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Kanyakumari to Vaikom.
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