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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Kanyakumariby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kanyakumari by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MEL - TRV
    2. Take the train from Kochuveli to Kanyakumaritrain train
    18h 10m
    ₹26,882–67,929

  2. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MEL - CJB
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kanyakumaritrain train
    26h 55m
    ₹26,337–53,046

  3. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MEL - TCR
    2. Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus bus
    20h 47m

  4. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MEL - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kanyakumaritrain train
    21h 38m
    ₹30,887–74,117

  5. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MEL - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kanyakumaritrain train
    20h 20m
    ₹43,017–110,275

  6. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MEL - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Kanyakumaritrain train
    23h 48m
    ₹41,973–59,265

  7. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus, ferry, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MEL - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturaibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tirunelvelitrain train
    5. Take the train from Tirunelveli to Kanyakumaritrain train
    37h 6m
    ₹35,846–91,441

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration15h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹22,097Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kanyakumari.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,799.1 km
  • Duration: 18h 10m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Kanyakumari, India?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kanyakumari. However, you can fly to Trivandrum (TRV), walk to Chakka Bypass, take the bus to Lulu Mall, walk to Kochuveli, then take the train to Kanyakumari. Alternatively, you can fly to Tuticorin Airport (TCR), take the taxi to Thoothukudi, then take the bus to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.

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