How to Reach

Kanyakumari is well connected by road, rail and air to all the important destinations. The nearest airport is at Trivandrum( ) about 87 kilometers away. There are two railway stations here, one is located at Kanyakumari itself and the other is at Nagarcoil 19 kilometers away. There are three bus terminuses at Kanyakumari namely, Central and Express Bus Stand, Anna Bus Stand and Christopher Bus Stand.

Distance from Kanyakumari to other locations Place Distance Thiruvananthapuram 88 km 85 km Madurai 235 km Chennai 690 km Bangalore 681 km Coimbatore 452 km Madurai 235 km 19 km Tuticorin 151 km Salem 464 km Thenkasi 146 km Courtallam 137 km

How to Reach Kanyakumari by Airways: The nearest Airport to Kanyakumari is at Trivandrum the capital of Kerala at 87 kms. Trivandrum is well connected with all the major national as well as international cities.

How to Reach Kanyakumari by Railways: If you want to reach Kanyakumari by train then Kanyakumari junction and Nagarcoil junction are the stations available to you. The Nagarcoil Junction is on the Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram rail route and is just 19 km from Kanyakumari.

Kanyakumari by Railways

Station name: Kanyakumari; Station Code: CAPE

Station name: Nagercoil; Station code: NCJ

Kanyakumari Railway station is the terminal point of Southern Railway. The journey from Jammu to Kanyakumari is the longest rail journey in consisting of 3 and half days of exciting journey through the entire length of India. Another important railhead of the southern railways is the Nagercoil Junction also spelt Nagarcoil. Nagercoil is just 19 kms away. From Nagercoil you can reach Kanyakumari by taxi, Bus (Central Bus Station is located close to the station) or avail Passenger Trains.

How to Reach Kanyakumari by Road: Kanyakumari is easily accessible from all the major towns of South India. You have lot of choice in terms of commuting. Buses, Taxis or if you are trifle adventurous then drive down on your car- the choice is all yours.

Trivandrum to Kanyakumari

Distance: 86 Km Journey Time: 2.5 hours

Route: The route is Thiruvananthapuram - Neyyattinkara - Mulagumudu - Alur - Suchindrum - Kanyakumari ( NH 47)

Tirunelvelli to Kanyakumari

Distance: 91 Km

Route: Tirunelveli – Nanguneri - Valliyoo - Kavalkinaru - Nagercoil (bypass by following NH in the direction of Kavalkinaru junction) - Kanyakumari

IHR Tip

An excellent route, that passes through some stretches of scenic and the amazing windmills. The stretch between Kavalkinaru to Nagercoil or Kanyakumari is the best.

Chennai to Kanyakumari

Distance: 691 Km

Route: The route from Chennai to Kanyakumari can be logically divided into 5 quarters.

1. Chennai to Villupuram via Chengalpattu and Tindavanam (160 kms) 2. Villupuram to Trichy (160 kms) 3. Trichy to Madurai via Viralimalai and Melur(140 kms) 4. Madurai to Tirunelveli via Virudunagar and Kovilpatti (140 kms) 5. Tiruvenveli to Kanyakumari (91kms)

Travel Time: 12 – 13 hours (approx)

IHR Travel Tip

• Chennai to Trichy is through NH 45; Trichy to Madurai is through NH45B; Madurai to Kanyakumari is through NH7 • The route is part good part bad due to four laning work in different stretches with many diversions in many places. Please be careful. • If you want to reach in the same day it is advisable to start early. A 4 am start from Chennai is ok. If you want night halt then Trichy and Madurai are good options. • Chennai to Tindavanam is a good journey with 4 laned roads There is bypass for all the major towns, Trichy, Madurai, Virudhunagar etc. • You can undertake night driving as there are no hassles of cows / goats / cycles getting on your way. All you need is a good pair of Headlights and the experience and willingness to drive at night.

Bangalore to Kanyakumari

Distance: 681 Km Journey time: 12 hours

Route: The route is Bangaluru - Chandapura - Hosur - Krishnagiri - Karimangalam - Dharmapuri - Omalur - Salem - Rasipuram - Namkkal - Karur - Vedsandur - Dindigul - Vadippatti - Madurai - Tirumangalam - Virudnagar - Sattur - Kovilpatti - Kayattar - Tirunelveli - Munradiaippuo - Nanguneri - Kanniyakumari.

IHR Travel Tip

The journey from Bangalore to Kanyakumari is entirely on National Highway 7(NH7). For convenience the route is logically divided into following quarters.

• Bangaluru - Krishnagiri is 95 kms • Krishnagiri - Salem is about 120 Km • Salem- Karur-87 km • Karur – Dindigul-75 km • Dindigul - Madurai 62 Km • Madurai- Kanyakumari-231 km

Tiruchendur to Kanyakumari

Distance: 89 Km

IHR Advices

A Major District Road (MDR) connects Tiruchendur to Kanyakumari via village. The road is in good condition.