There are 6 ways to get from Kanyakumari to Vaitheeswarankoil by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanyakumari to Sirkazhitrain 16367 / ...
9h 30m₹907–3,064Bus via Madurai
- 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 Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
11h 50mDrive 484.6 km
- Drive from Kanyakumari to Vaitheeswarankoilcar 484.6 km
7h 27m₹5,470–7,901Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanyakumari to Vaitheeswarankoiltaxi 484.6 km
7h 27m₹10,000–13,000Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Sirkazhitrain
10h 40mBus
- Take the bus from Nagercoil to Myladuthuraibus
13h 30m₹1,148–2,451
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanyakumari to Vaitheeswarankoil is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,500 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kanyakumari to Vaitheeswarankoil is to drive which takes 7h 27m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanyakumari to Vaitheeswarankoil. However, there are services departing from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanyakumari to Vaitheeswarankoil. However, there are services departing from Kanyakumari and arriving at Sirkazhi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Kanyakumari and Vaitheeswarankoil is 547 km. The road distance is 484.6 km.
The best way to get from Kanyakumari to Vaitheeswarankoil without a car is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Kanyakumari to Vaitheeswarankoil, including transfers.
Kanyakumari to Vaitheeswarankoil bus services, operated by YKT Travels, depart from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu station.
Kanyakumari to Vaitheeswarankoil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanyakumari station.
The best way to get from Kanyakumari to Vaitheeswarankoil is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 11h 50m.
What companies run services between Kanyakumari, India and Vaitheeswarankoil, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kanyakumari to Sirkazhi twice a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu to Vaitheeswarankoil via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, and Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanyakumari to Sirkazhi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Tambaram to Sirkazhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Website
- YKT Travels
Bus from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- YKT Travels
- Website
- Violet Holidays
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Violet Holidays
- Website
- Rmr Travels
Bus from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Rmr Travels
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Nagercoil to Myladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–900
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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
Yellow Cabs India
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More Questions & Answers
Kanyakumari to Vaitheeswarankoil bus services, operated by YKT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kanyakumari to Vaitheeswarankoil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sirkazhi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanyakumari to Vaitheeswarankoil is 485 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Kanyakumari to Vaitheeswarankoil.
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