There are 5 ways to get from Vilathikulam to Kanyakumari by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Kanyakumaribus
3h 49m₹1,157–1,926Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Kanyakumaritrain 16861 / ...
4h 6m₹1,133–2,450Drive 158.9 km
- Drive from Vilathikulam to Kanyakumaricar 158.9 km
2h 29m₹1,794–2,592Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vilathikulam to Kanyakumaritaxi 158.9 km
2h 29m₹3,700–4,400Bus via Kovilpatti (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass to FlixBus Kanyakumari - Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5138
4h 18m₹1,322–1,958
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vilathikulam to Kanyakumari is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,000 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Vilathikulam to Kanyakumari is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Vilathikulam to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Kanyakumari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Vilathikulam to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Kanyakumari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Vilathikulam and Kanyakumari is 191 km. The road distance is 158.9 km.
The best way to get from Vilathikulam to Kanyakumari without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Vilathikulam to Kanyakumari, including transfers.
Vilathikulam to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kovilpatti station.
Vilathikulam to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kovilpatti station.
The best way to get from Vilathikulam to Kanyakumari is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,500 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Vilathikulam, India and Kanyakumari, India?
SETC operates a bus from Kovilpatti to Kanyakumari once daily. Tickets cost ₹120–700 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kovilpatti to Kanyakumari twice a week. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kovilpatti to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kovilpatti to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass to FlixBus Kanyakumari - Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–750
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,400
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More Questions & Answers
Vilathikulam to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Vilathikulam to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vilathikulam to Kanyakumari is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Vilathikulam to Kanyakumari.
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