How To Reach Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu) In 2026 - 2027

How to Reach Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India

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:

By Train

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.

By Flight

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.

By Road

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.

Reaching Kanyakumari from India's Top 10 Cities

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)

Additional Information:

• Buses and taxis from Trivandrum airport to Kanyakumari are readily available, and the journey takes about 2 hours.
• Some long-distance trains may require advance booking due to high demand, especially during peak tourist season.
• While taking road trips, it's advised to verify the latest road conditions and take note of the local weather forecasts.