There are 4 ways to get from Vaikom to Kanyakumari by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Vaikom to Kanyakumari by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vaikom to Kanyakumari is to bus which costs ₹340 - ₹440 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Vaikom to Kanyakumari is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vaikom and arriving at Kanyakumari. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Vaikom to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Vaikom and arriving at Kanyakumari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Vaikom and Kanyakumari is 283 km. The road distance is 266.4 km.
The best way to get from Vaikom to Kanyakumari without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Vaikom to Kanyakumari, including transfers.
Vaikom to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Vaikom station.
Vaikom to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vaikom station.
The best way to get from Vaikom to Kanyakumari is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹340 - ₹440 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Vaikom, India and Kanyakumari, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vaikom to Kanyakumari once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 34m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Vaikom to Kanyakumari once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–440 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vaikom to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Vaikom to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–440
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper
- ₹340–420
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Vaikom to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Vaikom to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vaikom to Kanyakumari is 266 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Vaikom to Kanyakumari.
There are 150+ hotels available in Kanyakumari.