There are 4 ways to get from Tamil Nādu to Kanyakumari by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
12hTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kanyakumaritrain 12633 / ...
13h 18m₹399–2,923Drive 688.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kanyakumaricar 688.3 km
10h 14m₹7,771–11,225Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kanyakumari - Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5138
16h 30m₹1,008–3,427
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Kanyakumari is to train which costs ₹390 - ₹3,000 and takes 13h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Kanyakumari is to drive which takes 10h 14m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹12,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Tamil Nādu to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Kanyakumari via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
The distance between Tamil Nādu and Kanyakumari is 688 km. The road distance is 688.3 km.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Kanyakumari without a car is to bus which takes 12h and costs .
The bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu takes 12h including transfers and departs three times a day.
Tamil Nādu to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tamil Nādu to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Kanyakumari is to bus which takes 12h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹390 - ₹3,000 and takes 13h 18m.
What companies run services between Tamil Nādu, India and Kanyakumari, India?
SBM Traansport operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu 3 times a day, and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kanyakumari once daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kanyakumari - Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,400
- Website
- FlixBus India
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More Questions & Answers
Tamil Nādu to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu station.
Tamil Nādu to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tamil Nādu to Kanyakumari is 688 km. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Tamil Nādu to Kanyakumari.
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