There are 5 ways to get from Melur to Kanyakumari by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kanyakumaritrain 12633 / ...
5h 10m₹705–2,108Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kanyakumari - Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5138
7h 22m₹693–1,619Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kanniyakumari Kanyakumari - Sunrise Pointbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
6h 25m₹941–3,521Drive 264.6 km
- Drive from Melur to Kanyakumaricar 264.6 km
3h 58m₹2,589–3,739Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melur to Kanyakumaritaxi 264.6 km
3h 58m₹6,000–7,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melur to Kanyakumari is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Melur to Kanyakumari is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Melur to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Madurai - Melur Bypass and arriving at Kanniyakumari Kanyakumari - Sunrise Point via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Melur to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Kanyakumari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Melur and Kanyakumari is 277 km. The road distance is 264.6 km.
The best way to get from Melur to Kanyakumari without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Melur to Kanyakumari, including transfers.
Melur to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Melur to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Melur to Kanyakumari is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs ₹900 - ₹3,600 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Melur, Tamil Nādu, India and Kanyakumari, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Kanyakumari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Kanniyakumari Kanyakumari - Sunrise Point 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹650–2,100 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Six other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Madurai to Kanniyakumari Kanyakumari - Sunrise Point
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Madurai to Kanniyakumari Kanyakumari - Sunrise Point
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,200
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +91 8903 881518
- [email protected]
- Website
- YKT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Kanniyakumari Kanyakumari - Sunrise Point
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- YKT Travels
- Website
- Laxma Tours & Travels
Bus from Madurai to Kanniyakumari Kanyakumari - Sunrise Point
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Laxma Tours & Travels
- Website
- Excellent Holidays
Bus from Madurai to Kanniyakumari Kanyakumari - Sunrise Point
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Excellent Holidays
- Website
- Sharma Transports
Bus from Madurai to Kanniyakumari Kanyakumari - Sunrise Point
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sharma Transports
- Phone
- +91 90035 51105
- [email protected]
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
Bus from Madurai to Kanniyakumari Kanyakumari - Sunrise Point
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kanyakumari - Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,300
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Melur to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kanniyakumari Kanyakumari - Sunrise Point station.
Melur to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melur to Kanyakumari is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Melur to Kanyakumari.
There are 152+ hotels available in Kanyakumari.

























