There are 7 ways to get from Pathanapuram to Kanyakumari by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kanyakumaritrain 16381 / ...
5h 50m₹527–1,629Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Kanyakumaribus
6h 58m₹237–727Drive 169 km
- Drive from Pathanapuram to Kanyakumaricar 169 km
2h 32m₹1,906–2,753Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pathanapuram to Kanyakumaritaxi 169 km
2h 32m₹3,900–4,700Train
- Take the train from Auvaneswsarem to Nagercoil Jntrain 06639
6h 15m₹450–2,401Train via Thiruvananthapuram
- Take the train from Auvaneswsarem to Kochuvelitrain 16730
- Take the train from Kochuveli to Kanyakumaritrain 06772
6h 15m₹450–2,401Bus via Kollam
- Take the bus from Punalur to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Kanyakumaribus
7h 1m₹251–487
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pathanapuram to Kanyakumari is to bus via Kollam which costs ₹250 - ₹490 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Pathanapuram to Kanyakumari is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Pathanapuram to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Pathanapuram and arriving at Kanyakumari via Punalur and Kottarakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Pathanapuram to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Auvaneswsarem and arriving at Kanyakumari via Nagercoil Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Pathanapuram and Kanyakumari is 174 km. The road distance is 169 km.
The best way to get from Pathanapuram to Kanyakumari without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Pathanapuram to Kanyakumari, including transfers.
Pathanapuram to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottarakkara station.
Pathanapuram to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Auvaneswsarem station.
The best way to get from Pathanapuram to Kanyakumari is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs ₹230 - ₹750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹450 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Pathanapuram, India and Kanyakumari, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottarakkara to Kanyakumari once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–290 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Auvaneswsarem to Nagercoil Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 49m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Auvaneswsarem to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Auvaneswsarem to Kochuveli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kochuveli to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottarakkara to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–290
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Punalur to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kollam to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–270
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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More Questions & Answers
Pathanapuram to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Pathanapuram to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pathanapuram to Kanyakumari is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Pathanapuram to Kanyakumari.
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