There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Kanyakumari by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
4h 15m₹190–750Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kanyakumaritrain 12633 / ...
4h 35m₹190–1,500Drive 236.7 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kanyakumaricar 236.7 km
3h 32m₹2,669–3,854Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kanyakumaritaxi 236.7 km
3h 32m₹5,000–6,500Bus via Tirunelveli
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
5h 40m
Madurai to Kanyakumari by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kanyakumari is to bus which costs ₹190 - ₹750 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kanyakumari is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Kanyakumari. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Madurai and Kanyakumari is 236 km. The road distance is 236.7 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kanyakumari without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs ₹190 - ₹750.
The bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Madurai to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kanyakumari is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs ₹190 - ₹750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kanyakumari, India?
Sbm Traansport operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 4h 15m. SETC also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Kanyakumari twice daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kanyakumari is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Madurai to Kanyakumari.
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