| Cheapest Transport | $7 |
| Fastest Transport | 11h 35m |
| Earliest Departure | 9:45 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 3 |
| Distance | 579 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Indian Railways, Jupiter, Orange Tours, Vetri Travels |
Travelling between Chennai and Kanyakumari is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 20.15 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 15.23.
It can take you anywhere between 12 and 13 hours to travel between Chennai and Kanyakumari depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Chennai and Kanyakumari. Train will bring you to your destination in 11h 35m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 13h to reach Kanyakumari.
Travelling between Chennai and Kanyakumari can be as cheap as USD 15.23 if you opt for a Orange Tours bus and as expensive as USD 20.15 if you buy a Vetri 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.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chennai to Kanyakumari.
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.
Jupiter, Orange Tours, Vetri Travels
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.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route