There are 9 ways to get from Salem to Kanyakumari by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
8h 49mTrain via Virudhachalam
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jntrain 06122 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Kanyakumaritrain 12633 / ...
12h 25m₹456–3,489Drive 439.5 km
- Drive from Salem to Kanyakumaricar 439.5 km
6h 42m₹4,950–7,149Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Kanyakumaritaxi 439.5 km
6h 42m₹10,000–12,000Fly Salem to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane SXV - TCR
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus
8h 17mBus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
8h 52mTrain
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Kanyakumaritrain 16526 / ...
16h 11m₹459–3,539Fly Salem to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane SXV - TRV
- Take the train from Kochuveli to Kanyakumaritrain
9h 45m₹12,452–21,123Bus, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport
- Take the bus from Salem to Nihams Hospitalbus
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane BLR - TCR
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus
10h 18m
Salem (SXV) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Kanyakumari is to train via Virudhachalam which costs ₹450 - ₹3,500 and takes 12h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Kanyakumari is to drive which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Kanyakumari via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
The distance between Salem and Kanyakumari is 446 km. The road distance is 439.5 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Kanyakumari without a car is to bus which takes 8h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Salem to Kanyakumari, including transfers.
Salem to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Kanyakumari is to bus which takes 8h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,500 and takes 12h 25m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Kanyakumari, India?
You can take a bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem Town to Kanyakumari via Vridhachalam Jn in around 12h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–25,000
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–26,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Salem Jn to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Kochuveli to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Website
- Vee Jey Tours And Travels
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Vee Jey Tours And 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
- Website
- Rmr Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Rmr Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Rmr Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Nihams Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Kanyakumari is 439 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Salem to Kanyakumari.
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