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There are 6 ways to get from Kanyakumari to Mangalore by train, plane, taxi, bus or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.

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Train to Trivandrum, fly

  1. Take the train from Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram Central
  2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Mangalore (IXE)

Cheapest option

Train, bus

  1. Take the train from Kanyakumari to Thrisur
  2. Take the bus from Thrissur KSRTC to Kozhikode KSRTC Terminal
  3. Take the bus from Kozhikode to Mangalore

4 alternative options

Taxi to Tuticorin, fly

  1. Take a taxi from Kanyakumari to Tuticorin
  2. Fly from Tuticorin (TCR) to Mangalore (IXE)

Train

  1. Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Mangalore Jn

Bus

  1. Take the bus from Kanyakumari to Bangalore
  2. Take the bus from Bengaluru Kempegowda to Mangaluru

Drive

  1. Drive from Kanyakumari to Mangalore

Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Kanyakumari to Mangalore is to train and bus which costs ₹650 - ₹1,900 and takes 19h 58m.

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The quickest way to get from Kanyakumari to Mangalore is to taxi and fly which costs ₹9,000 - ₹24,000 and takes 6h 34m.

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The distance between Kanyakumari and Mangalore is 612 km. The road distance is 695.8 km.

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The best way to get from Kanyakumari to Mangalore without a car is to train which takes 13h 49m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800.

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It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Kanyakumari to Mangalore, including transfers.

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The best way to get from Kanyakumari to Mangalore is to train which takes 13h 49m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,900 and takes 17h 26m.

Mode details

There is no direct flight from Trivandrum Airport to Mangalore Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 20m and has one stopover.

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Yes, the driving distance between Kanyakumari to Mangalore is 696 km. It takes approximately 10h 47m to drive from Kanyakumari to Mangalore.

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IndiGo Airlines offers flights from Trivandrum Airport to Mangalore Airport.

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There are 11+ hotels available in Mangalore. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.

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Map of how to get from Kanyakumari to Mangalore.
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  • Distance: 611.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Kanyakumari, India and Mangalore, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Nagercoil Jn to Mangalore Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹340 - ₹1,700 and the journey takes 13h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanyakumari to Mangalore via Bangalore, Bengaluru Kempegowda, and Mangaluru in around 17h 26m.

Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Website
goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Mangalore via Bengaluru
Ave. Duration
4h 46m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₹5,000 - ₹14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Mangalore via Mumbai
Ave. Duration
5h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₹5,000 - ₹14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Mangalore via Madras
Ave. Duration
6h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₹5,000 - ₹14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Mangalore via Bengaluru, Hubli
Ave. Duration
6h
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
₹5,000 - ₹14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Mangalore via Pune, Bengaluru
Ave. Duration
6h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₹5,000 - ₹14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Mangalore via Madras, Bengaluru
Ave. Duration
6h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₹5,000 - ₹14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Mangalore via Madras, Hyderabad
Ave. Duration
6h 40m
When
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
₹5,000 - ₹14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Mangalore via Bengaluru, Hyderabad
Ave. Duration
6h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₹5,000 - ₹14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Mangalore via Bengaluru, Madras
Ave. Duration
7h 5m
When
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
₹5,000 - ₹14,000
Flights from Tuticorin to Mangalore via Madras
Ave. Duration
4h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₹7,000 - ₹22,000
Flights from Tuticorin to Mangalore via Bengaluru
Ave. Duration
5h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₹6,000 - ₹20,000
Flights from Tuticorin to Mangalore via Madras, Bengaluru
Ave. Duration
6h 40m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
₹7,000 - ₹22,000
Flights from Tuticorin to Mangalore via Madras, Hyderabad
Ave. Duration
8h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₹9,000 - ₹26,000
Flights from Tuticorin to Mangalore via Bengaluru, Pune
Ave. Duration
10h 10m
When
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
₹10,000 - ₹27,000
Flights from Tuticorin to Mangalore via Madras, Delhi
Ave. Duration
10h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₹18,000 - ₹42,000
Flights from Tuticorin to Mangalore via Madras, Mumbai
Ave. Duration
10h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
₹11,000 - ₹30,000
Train operators
Indian Railways

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.

Contact Details
Phone
14646
Website
indianrail.gov.in
Train from Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram Central
Ave. Duration
2h 25m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
₹110 - ₹700
Website
https://www.irctc.co.in
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
Sleeper Class
₹110 - ₹150
Third AC (3A)
₹380 - ₹480
Second AC (2A)
₹500 - ₹700
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Mangalore Jn
Ave. Duration
13h 25m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
₹340 - ₹1,700
Website
https://www.irctc.co.in
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
Sleeper Class
₹340 - ₹440
Third AC (3A)
₹950 - ₹1,200
Second AC (2A)
₹1,300 - ₹1,700
Train from Kanyakumari to Thrisur
Ave. Duration
9h 27m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
₹220 - ₹1,200
Website
https://www.irctc.co.in
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
Sleeper Class
₹220 - ₹290
Third AC (3A)
₹650 - ₹850
Second AC (2A)
₹900 - ₹1,200
Bus operators
Kallada Tours and Travels
Phone
8893555000
Email
info@kalladatravels.com
Website
kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kanyakumari to Bangalore
Ave. Duration
8h 59m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
₹1,000 - ₹1,500
Schedules at
kalladatravels.com
KSRTC
Phone
080-26252625
Website
ksrtc.in
Bus from Bengaluru Kempegowda to Mangaluru
Ave. Duration
8h
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
₹400 - ₹1,100
Schedules at
ksrtc.in
Standard
₹420 - ₹850
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
Email
rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
Website
online.keralartc.com
Bus from Thrissur KSRTC to Kozhikode KSRTC Terminal
Ave. Duration
3h 25m
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
₹190 - ₹350
Schedules at
online.keralartc.com
Bus from Kozhikode to Mangalore
Ave. Duration
5h 43m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
₹270 - ₹390
Schedules at
online.keralartc.com
Other operators
Taxi from Kanyakumari to Tuticorin
Ave. Duration
1h 37m
Estimated price
₹2,900 - ₹3,500
Yellow Cabs India
Phone
+91 89 73 10 40 03
Website
yellow-cabs-nagercoil.business.site
Best Track
Phone
+91 45 22 66 69 99
Website
besttrack.in
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
Phone
+91 81 22 42 13 62
Website
ambercabs.business.site

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