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Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

102 kmDistance
2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,855
Ertiga₹7,430
Innova₹7,745
Innova Crysta₹9,570
Tempo Traveller (12)₹13,100

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹110
AC Seater₹180
Non-AC Sleeper₹160
AC Sleeper₹230
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹340
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Train
Sleeper₹90
Economy₹130
Third AC₹170
Second AC₹230
First AC₹320
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram

102 km · ~2h 2m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kanyakumari

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram

    Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram

102 km · ~2h 16m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Kanyakumari

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kanyakumari. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Kanyakumari → Thiruvananthapuram

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~102 km

    ~2h 16m|Tentative fare ₹110–₹340

  3. Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram

    Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram

Nearest railway stations: Kanyakumari for Kanyakumari, Trivandrum Central for Thiruvananthapuram.

Direct trains

Eranad Express#16606 · Express
02:00 AMNagercoil Jn
1h 35m13 stops
03:35 AMTrivandrum Central
Tirunelveli Bilaspur SF Express#12788 · Superfast
02:14 AMNagercoil Jn
1h 51m13 stops
04:05 AMTrivandrum Central
Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
07:14 AMNagercoil Jn
1h 46m13 stops
09:00 AMTrivandrum Central
Nagercoil Kochuveli Passenger#56318 · Passenger
07:55 AMNagercoil Jn
1h 55m13 stops
09:50 AMTrivandrum Central
NAGERCOIL - GANDHIDHAM Weekly Exp#16336 · Express
01:30 PMNagercoil Jn
1h 35m13 stops
03:05 PMTrivandrum Central

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram is about 102 km by road, roughly 2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 102 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,855 · Ertiga ₹7,430 · Innova ₹7,745 · Innova Crysta ₹9,570 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹13,100
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹110 · AC Seater ₹180 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹160 · AC Sleeper ₹230 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹340
  • Train: Sleeper ₹90 · Economy ₹130 · Third AC ₹170 · Second AC ₹230 · First AC ₹320

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Nagercoil20 km from Kanyakumari

    Tamil Nadu

  2. Neyyattinkara80 km from Kanyakumari

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Things to Do in Thiruvananthapuram

Priyadarshini Space Planetarium

One of the largest planetaria in India and rated as one of the best horizontal planetaria of the world. It has a collection of astronomical science objects from the…

Kovalam Beach

17 km from Thiruvananthapuram City, the locals believe this to be one of the finest beaches in India. There are 2 large beaches and they are highly safe for swimming.

Shanghumukham Beach

This city beach is 8 km outside the city centre, adjacent to the airport. Local people flock here to watch the sunset.

Veli Tourist Village

A lake blending into the beach, almost as if it were teasing the sea. This area features boating, horse riding on the beach, a floating bridge, a shallow pond where you…

Central Stadium

A multipurpose stadium used mainly for athletics and football. It is also one of the main venues of annual Onam festival in Thiruvananthapuram.

Greenfield International Stadium

A multipurpose stadium used mainly for cricket. It is the major venue for the Kerala cricket team, and various national and international cricket matches are held here.

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Suggested Thiruvananthapuram Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram

  • Travel from Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram (about 2 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Napier Museum

Day 2Explore Thiruvananthapuram

  • Visit Veli Tourist Village
  • Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple
  • Visit East Fort

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Connemara Market
  • Head back to Kanyakumari
Suggested from Thiruvananthapuram's top sights.

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