There are 7 ways to get from Vadapalani to Kanyakumari by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus
7h 15mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kanyakumaritrain 12633 / ...
13h 38m₹410–2,949Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
13h 45mDrive 678.6 km
- Drive from Vadapalani to Kanyakumaricar 678.6 km
10h 4m₹7,661–11,066Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Kochuveli to Kanyakumaritrain
7h 58m₹6,968–13,135Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kanyakumaritrain
10h 3m₹5,753–10,070Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kanyakumari - Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5138
16h₹1,020–3,424
Vadapalani to Kanyakumari by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vadapalani to Kanyakumari is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,000 and takes 13h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Vadapalani to Kanyakumari is to fly and train which takes 7h 58m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vadapalani to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani and arriving at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via M.G.R. Koyambedu and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Vadapalani to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Vadapalani and arriving at Kanyakumari via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.
The distance between Vadapalani and Kanyakumari is 676 km. The road distance is 678.6 km.
The best way to get from Vadapalani to Kanyakumari without a car is to train which takes 13h 38m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Vadapalani to Kanyakumari, including transfers.
Vadapalani to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Vadapalani to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Vadapalani to Kanyakumari is to train which takes 13h 38m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 13h 45m.
What companies run services between Vadapalani, India and Kanyakumari, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kanyakumari once daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 15m. Alternatively, SBM Traansport operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu 3 times a day, and the journey takes 12h.
- 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 Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- 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
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
Train from Madurai Jn to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Website
- 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 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,400
- Website
- FlixBus India
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More Questions & Answers
Vadapalani to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu station.
Vadapalani to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vadapalani to Kanyakumari is 679 km. It takes approximately 10h 4m to drive from Vadapalani to Kanyakumari.
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