There are 6 ways to get from Kanyakumari to Podanur by train, bus, taxi, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Bus
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Take the bus from Kanyakumari to Gandhipuram
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Kanyakumari to Podanur
Drive
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Drive from Kanyakumari to Podanur
Taxi to Tuticorin, fly
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Take a taxi from Kanyakumari to Tuticorin
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Fly from Tuticorin (TCR) to Coimbatore (CJB)
Train to Trivandrum, fly
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Take the train from Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram Central
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Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Coimbatore (CJB)
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanyakumari to Podanur is to bus which costs ₹950 - ₹1,400 and takes 13h 39m.
The quickest way to get from Kanyakumari to Podanur is to taxi and fly which costs ₹9,500 - ₹18,000 and takes 5h 35m.
The distance between Kanyakumari and Podanur is 325 km. The road distance is 426.4 km.
The best way to get from Kanyakumari to Podanur without a car is to train which takes 12h 57m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 12h 57m to get from Kanyakumari to Podanur, including transfers.
The best way to get from Kanyakumari to Podanur is to train which takes 12h 57m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹1,400 and takes 13h 39m.
There is no direct flight from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 40m and has one stopover.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanyakumari to Podanur is 426 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Kanyakumari to Podanur.
IndiGo Airlines offers flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore Airport.
There are 66+ hotels available in Podanur. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.

- Distance: 324.6 km
- Duration: 12h 57m
What companies run services between Kanyakumari, India and Podanur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kanyakumari to Coimbatore Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹270 - ₹1,400 and the journey takes 12h 47m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Kanyakumari to Gandhipuram once daily. Tickets cost ₹650 - ₹950 and the journey takes 13h 29m.

- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin to Coimbatore via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000 - ₹16,000
Flights from Tuticorin to Coimbatore via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000 - ₹16,000
Flights from Tuticorin to Coimbatore via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000 - ₹16,000
Flights from Tuticorin to Coimbatore via Madras, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000 - ₹16,000
Flights from Tuticorin to Coimbatore via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000 - ₹16,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500 - ₹16,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500 - ₹16,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500 - ₹16,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500 - ₹16,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500 - ₹16,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore via Madras, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500 - ₹16,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500 - ₹16,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore via Bengaluru, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500 - ₹16,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore via Pune, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500 - ₹16,000

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
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Kanyakumari to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270 - ₹1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270 - ₹350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750 - ₹950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000 - ₹1,400
Train from Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110 - ₹700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110 - ₹150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380 - ₹480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500 - ₹700

- Phone
- 9513508001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kanyakumari to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650 - ₹950
- Schedules at
- tnstc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000 - ₹12,000
Yellow Cabs India
- Phone
- +91 89 73 10 40 03
VIP Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 86 95 90 99 99
- Website
- vipcalltaxi.com
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
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