Kanyakumari, located at the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent, is well connected by train, flight, and road. Below are the details to reach Kanyakumari:
The Kanyakumari Railway Station (CAPE) is the nearest train station, well connected to major Indian cities through a broad network of trains. Major express trains provide direct connectivity to Kanyakumari.
The nearest airport to Kanyakumari is the Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), situated about 67 kilometers away. From the airport, one can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Kanyakumari.
Kanyakumari is connected by a good network of roads to all major cities in Tamil Nadu and neighboring states. Regular bus services, as well as private taxis, are available.
| City | By Road (Distance and Route) | By Train | By Flight (Nearest Airport) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai |
Approx. 1590 km Suggested route: Mumbai - Pune - Bengaluru - Salem - Madurai - Kanyakumari Stop over suggested at Bengaluru and Madurai. |
Direct trains available like the Mumbai CSMT - Kanyakumari Express. | Nearest Airport - Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) |
| Delhi |
Approx. 2846 km Suggested route: Delhi - Agra - Nagpur - Hyderabad - Bengaluru - Salem - Madurai - Kanyakumari Stop overs suggested at Agra, Hyderabad, and Madurai. |
Direct trains such as the Thirukkural Express available. | Nearest Airport - Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) |
| Kolkata |
Approx. 2450 km Suggested route: Kolkata - Bhubaneswar - Vishakhapatnam - Chennai - Madurai - Kanyakumari Stop overs suggested at Vishakhapatnam and Chennai. |
Train routes like the Howrah - Kanyakumari Superfast Express. | Nearest Airport - Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) |
| Chennai |
Approx. 700 km Suggested route: Chennai - Villupuram - Trichy - Madurai - Kanyakumari Stop over suggested at Madurai. |
Several trains like the Kanyakumari Express are available. | Nearest Airport - Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) |
| Bengaluru |
Approx. 665 km Suggested route: Bengaluru - Hosur - Salem - Madurai - Kanyakumari Stop over suggested at Madurai. |
Direct trains such as the Island Express available. | Nearest Airport - Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) |
| Hyderabad |
Approx. 1280 km Suggested route: Hyderabad - Bengaluru - Salem - Madurai - Kanyakumari Stop over suggested at Bengaluru. |
Direct trains like the Hyderabad - Kanyakumari Express. | Nearest Airport - Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) |
| Ahmedabad |
Approx. 2000 km Suggested route: Ahmedabad - Mumbai - Pune - Bengaluru - Salem - Madurai - Kanyakumari Stop overs suggested at Mumbai and Bengaluru. |
Trains like the Okha - Kanyakumari Vivek Express. | Nearest Airport - Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) |
| Pune |
Approx. 1360 km Suggested route: Pune - Bengaluru - Salem - Madurai - Kanyakumari Stop over suggested at Bengaluru. |
Direct train connections available. | Nearest Airport - Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) |
| Jaipur |
Approx. 2600 km Suggested route: Jaipur - Udaipur - Ahmedabad - Mumbai - Pune - Bengaluru - Salem - Madurai - Kanyakumari Stop overs suggested at Ahmedabad and Bengaluru. |
Options for trains include Jaipur - Madurai Superfast Express. | Nearest Airport - Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) |
| Surat |
Approx. 1850 km Suggested route: Surat - Mumbai - Pune - Bengaluru - Salem - Madurai - Kanyakumari Stop over suggested at Mumbai and Bengaluru. |
Direct trains such as the Gandhidham - Nagercoil Weekly Express. | Nearest Airport - Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) |
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