There are 6 ways to get from Velankanni to Kanyakumari by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Madurai
best- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
10h 17mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Vellankanni to Valliyurtrain 06116
- Take the train from Valliyur to Kanyakumaritrain 12633 / ...
11h 31m₹409–3,129Drive 440.6 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Kanyakumaricar 440.6 km
6h 32m₹5,005–7,229Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Kanyakumaritaxi 440.6 km
6h 32m₹9,500–12,000Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane TRZ - TCR
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus
13h 6mBus
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
10h 39m
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Kanyakumari is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Kanyakumari is to drive which takes 6h 32m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Kanyakumari via Valliyur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
The distance between Velankanni and Kanyakumari is 468 km. The road distance is 440.6 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Kanyakumari without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 10h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 17m to get from Velankanni to Kanyakumari, including transfers.
Velankanni to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Universal Travels, depart from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Kanyakumari is to bus via Madurai which takes 10h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 11h 31m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Kanyakumari, India?
You can take a bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellankanni to Kanyakumari via Valliyur in around 11h 31m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–28,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–28,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–28,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–28,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Valliyur to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Velankanni to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Universal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Valliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Kanyakumari is 441 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Velankanni to Kanyakumari.
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