There are 9 ways to get from Thiruvanthipuram to Kanyakumari by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Kanyakumaritrain 16368 / ...
11h 50m₹506–2,720Train via Tiruppadirippuliyur
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Kanyakumaritrain 16861
12h 45m₹452–2,744Bus
- Take the bus from Koothapakkam to Thanjavurbus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus
12h 17mDrive 539.2 km
- Drive from Thiruvanthipuram to Kanyakumaricar 539.2 km
8h 2m₹6,082–8,785Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvanthipuram to Kanyakumaritaxi 539.2 km
8h 2m₹12,000–15,000Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Koothapakkam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus
10h 19mBus via Tirunelveli
- Take the bus from Koothapakkam to Thanjavurbus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus
13h 5mFly Pondicherry to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
- Take the train from Kochuveli to Kanyakumaritrain
12h 12m₹12,984–24,243Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the bus from Koothapakkam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Kochuveli to Kanyakumaritrain
11h 2m₹7,400–14,505
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvanthipuram to Kanyakumari is to train via Tiruppadirippuliyur which costs ₹450 - ₹2,800 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvanthipuram to Kanyakumari is to drive which takes 8h 2m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvanthipuram to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Koothapakkam and arriving at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvanthipuram to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Cuddalore Port Jn. and arriving at Kanyakumari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Thiruvanthipuram and Kanyakumari is 607 km. The road distance is 539.2 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvanthipuram to Kanyakumari without a car is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 11h 50m to get from Thiruvanthipuram to Kanyakumari, including transfers.
Thiruvanthipuram to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Koothapakkam station.
Thiruvanthipuram to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cuddalore Port Jn. station.
The best way to get from Thiruvanthipuram to Kanyakumari is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 17m.
What companies run services between Thiruvanthipuram, India and Kanyakumari, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Kanyakumari twice a week. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 11h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Koothapakkam to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 17m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
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 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Koothapakkam to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹345–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
Bus from Koothapakkam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹398–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
Bus from Koothapakkam to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹345–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
Bus from Koothapakkam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹398–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Thiruvanthipuram to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Thiruvanthipuram to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvanthipuram to Kanyakumari is 539 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Thiruvanthipuram to Kanyakumari.
There are 134+ hotels available in Kanyakumari.