There are 5 ways to get from Virudhachalam to Kanyakumari by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Kanyakumaritrain 12633 / ...
8h 53m₹300–2,300Bus
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus
11h 22mDrive 483.2 km
- Drive from Virudhachalam to Kanyakumaricar 483.2 km
7h 13m₹5,456–7,881Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Kanyakumaritaxi 483.2 km
7h 13m₹10,000–13,000Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus
9h 35m
Virudhachalam to Kanyakumari by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virudhachalam to Kanyakumari is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Kanyakumari is to drive which takes 7h 13m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Virudhachalam to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vridhachalam Jn and arriving at Kanyakumari. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Virudhachalam and Kanyakumari is 524 km. The road distance is 483.2 km.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Kanyakumari without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,300.
The train from Vridhachalam Jn to Kanyakumari takes 8h 53m including transfers and departs once daily.
Virudhachalam to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by National Travels, depart from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu station.
Virudhachalam to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Kanyakumari is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 22m.
What companies run services between Virudhachalam, India and Kanyakumari, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vridhachalam Jn to Kanyakumari once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 22m.
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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More Questions & Answers
Virudhachalam to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by National Travels, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Virudhachalam to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhachalam to Kanyakumari is 483 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Virudhachalam to Kanyakumari.
There are 134+ hotels available in Kanyakumari.