There are 5 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Kanyakumari by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
8h 42mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Kanyakumaritrain 16368 / ...
9h 45m₹280–2,200Drive 438.4 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Kanyakumaricar 438.4 km
6h 37m₹4,946–7,143Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Kanyakumaritaxi 438.4 km
6h 37m₹9,500–12,000Bus via Tirunelveli
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus
10h 25m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Kanyakumari is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Kanyakumari is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Kanyakumari. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Kanyakumari is 438 km. The road distance is 438.4 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Kanyakumari without a car is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Kumbakonam to Kanyakumari, including transfers.
Kumbakonam to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Kanyakumari is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Kanyakumari, India?
You can take a bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kumbakonam to Kanyakumari twice a week. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kumbakonam to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Website
- Violet Holidays
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Violet Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Kumbakonam to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Kanyakumari is 438 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Kumbakonam to Kanyakumari.
There are 132+ hotels available in Kanyakumari.