Madurai to Kanyakumari

Madurai to Kanyakumari

Madurai
Kanyakumari
Thu, Jun 6
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$12
 
 
$33

Other Options

Madurai to Kanyakumari Schedule

Madurai to Kanyakumari Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 00:30 - 04:45₹ 473
Punchiry Travels AC Sleeper 02:40 - 06:05₹ 3,059
Sharma Transports AC Sleeper 04:00 - 07:00₹ 3,812
Kallada Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 06:25 - 11:00₹ 3,696
Indian Railways CC - AC Chair Class 11:00 - 14:10₹ 1,245
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 15:40 - 21:00₹ 910
Indian Railways 2S - Second Sitting Class 17:45 - 22:20₹ 373
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 18:05 - 22:30₹ 1,455
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 23:50 - 04:15₹ 383

Transportation from Madurai to Kanyakumari

Facts about the transport from Madurai to Kanyakumari

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport3h
Earliest Departure12:30 AM
Latest Departure11:50 PM
Departures per day7
Distance150 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Indiaa Travels, Cab Expresso, Indian Railways, Kallada Travels, Punchiry Travels, Sharma Transports, Sri Shravan Travels, Vetri Travels

How to get from Madurai to Kanyakumari

Travelling between Madurai and Kanyakumari is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 32.54 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 11.76.

How long does it take to get from Madurai to Kanyakumari?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 7 hours to travel between Madurai and Kanyakumari depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Madurai and Kanyakumari. Bus will bring you to your destination in 3h. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 6h 30m to reach Kanyakumari.

How much does it cost to get from Madurai to Kanyakumari?

Travelling between Madurai and Kanyakumari can be as cheap as USD 11.76 if you opt for a Sri Shravan Travels bus and as expensive as USD 32.54 if you buy a Punchiry Travels Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Madurai and Kanyakumari ?

  • 7 from Madurai to Kanyakumari starting from 01:00 Madurai until 06:25 Madurai

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Madurai to Kanyakumari.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Madurai to Kanyakumari overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Madurai and Kanyakumari

Air Indiaa Travels, Kallada Travels, Punchiry Travels, Sharma Transports, Sri Shravan Travels, Vetri Travels

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Madurai and Kanyakumari

Cab Expresso

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Madurai to Kanyakumari?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 60% took a train
  • 40% opted for a bus