Madurai to Kanyakumari

Madurai to Kanyakumari

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Madurai to Kanyakumari Schedule

Madurai to Kanyakumari Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 00:30 - 05:05₹ 1,740
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 02:35 - 07:10₹ 1,165
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 04:30 - 09:55₹ 910
Kallada Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 06:25 - 11:00₹ 3,581
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 11:50 - 16:45₹ 653
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 15:40 - 20:30₹ 910
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 16:30 - 21:20₹ 1,115
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 18:05 - 22:30₹ 1,455
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 23:25 - 04:20₹ 443

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, Indian Railways, Kallada Travels, Punchiry Travels, Sharma Transports, Vetri Travels

How to get from Madurai to Kanyakumari

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 46.38 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 16.60.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 6 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. Train does a much slower job and take about 5h 20m 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 16.60 if you opt for a Vetri Travels bus and as expensive as USD 46.38 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, Vetri Travels

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