Madurai & the deep south · Land's end of India
Kanyakumari group trip guide
Kanyakumari: Land's end of India in Madurai & the deep south, Tamil Nadu. From Madurai it is 243 km by road, 5–6 hours with stops. Groups give it 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Madurai costs ₹14,800–18,200 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Madurai
- 243 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1 day
- Best season
- October to March
- Fare from Madurai
- ₹14,800–18,200 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) or Madurai (IXM)
Kanyakumari, at the southern tip of India, is where the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean meet; visitors watch the sun rise and set over the water.
Ferries go out to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Thiruvalluvar statue, and the Kumari Amman temple stands on the shore.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Kanyakumari from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Chennai → Kanyakumari
₹40,700–50,400
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 695 km one way · 3 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
The end point of the southern yatra from Madurai and Rameswaram, and a day from Thiruvananthapuram.
Temples & pilgrimageBeaches & the sea
How far is Kanyakumari
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 695 km | 14–15 h | – |
| Coimbatore | 430 km | 9–10 h | – |
| Madurai | 243 km | 5–6 h | – |
| Tiruchirappalli | 376 km | 8–9 h | – |
| Karur | 363 km | 7–8 h | – |
| Palakkad | 443 km | 9–10 h | – |
Group fares from Madurai
Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 2 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹10,400–13,700 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹12,600–16,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹14,800–18,200 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹17,100–21,600 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹32,300–43,500 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to March.
- Time to give it: 1 day.
- Who goes: Families, Pilgrims, School groups.
Add on nearby
Circuits that include Kanyakumari
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) or Madurai (IXM).
- Nearest railway station: Kanniyakumari.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Kanyakumari
Approved operators who take groups to Kanyakumari. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
443 km by road from Kanyakumari
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
363 km by road from Kanyakumari
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Kanyakumari
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Kanyakumari
Fleet details on request
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Madurai-la irundhu Kanyakumari-ku evvalavu dooram? (How far is Kanyakumari from Madurai?)
243 km by road: 5–6 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Kanyakumari-ku tempo traveller-ku evvalavu aagum? (What does a tempo traveller to Kanyakumari cost?)
Round trip from Madurai (243 km one way, 2 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹14,800–18,200, 40–49 seater bus ₹32,300–43,500. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Kanyakumari cost?
Round trip from Madurai with driver: SUV / Innova ₹10,400–13,700; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹12,600–16,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹14,800–18,200; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹17,100–21,600; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹32,300–43,500. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Kanyakumari?
1 day. With the drive from Madurai, plan 2 to 3 days in all. The end point of the southern yatra from Madurai and Rameswaram, and a day from Thiruvananthapuram.
When is the best time to visit Kanyakumari?
October to March.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Kanyakumari from abroad?
Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) or Madurai (IXM). Nearest railway station: Kanniyakumari. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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