There are 7 ways to get from Surathkal to Kanyakumari by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Trivandrum, train
best- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IXE - TRV
- Take the train from Kochuveli to Kanyakumaritrain
7h 2m₹6,673–18,994Train
cheapest- Take the train from Surathkal to Nagercoil Jntrain 16335
17h 43m₹486–3,726Bus via Kochi
- Take the bus from Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug to Ernakulambus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kanyakumaribus
18h 10m₹900–1,865Drive 708 km
- Drive from Surathkal to Kanyakumaricar 708 km
10h 47m₹7,974–11,518Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane IXE - TCR
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus
8h 29mFly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Madurai (IXM)plane IXE - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kanyakumaritrain
12h 2m₹10,558–16,929Bus
- Take the bus from Padubdri to Thampanoor Trivandrambus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Kanyakumaribus
20h 43m₹1,349–2,275
Surathkal to Kanyakumari by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Surathkal to Kanyakumari is to bus via Kochi which costs ₹900 - ₹1,900 and takes 18h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Surathkal to Kanyakumari is to fly and train which takes 7h 2m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Surathkal to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Surathkal and arriving at Kanyakumari via Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug and Ernakulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Surathkal to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Surathkal and arriving at Kanyakumari via Nagercoil Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 43m.
The distance between Surathkal and Kanyakumari is 658 km. The road distance is 708 km.
The best way to get from Surathkal to Kanyakumari without a car is to train which takes 17h 43m and costs ₹480 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Surathkal to Kanyakumari, including transfers.
Surathkal to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug station.
Surathkal to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Surathkal station.
The best way to get from Surathkal to Kanyakumari is to train which takes 17h 43m and costs ₹480 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Kochi, which costs ₹900 - ₹1,900 and takes 18h 10m.
What companies run services between Surathkal, India and Kanyakumari, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Surathkal to Nagercoil Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 16h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Surathkal to Kanyakumari via FlixBus Mangaluru - Bejai, Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug, Ernakulam, and Ernakulam in around 18h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–23,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
Train from Surathkal to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
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
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,300
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Ernakulam to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–440
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹340–420
Bus from Trivandrum to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- kohinoorbus.in
Bus from Padubdri to Thampanoor Trivandram
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.kohinoorbus.in/search-results.html
- AC Sleeper
- ₹1,200–1,600
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More Questions & Answers
Surathkal to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Surathkal to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Surathkal to Kanyakumari is 708 km. It takes approximately 10h 47m to drive from Surathkal to Kanyakumari.
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