Kanyakumari, Kovalam and Varkala
Kanyakumari, Kovalam and Varkala from Thiruvananthapuram
The Kanyakumari, Kovalam and Varkala from Thiruvananthapuram covers about 264 km of driving over 3 days. For 3 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹21,100–25,800 and a 49-seater coach ₹45,500–61,300 (as of Oct 2026).
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- Days
- 3 days
- Driving
- 264 km
- the whole loop
- Stops
- 3
- from Thiruvananthapuram
- Fare from
- ₹21,100–25,800
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 3 days
South Kerala and the tip of India from the capital: sunrise at Kanyakumari, a beach evening at Kovalam and the cliffs of Varkala before the drive back.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits and its fare, from the tables on this page.
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)
Kanyakumari, Kovalam and Varkala
₹21,100–25,800
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 264 km loop one way · 3 days, round trip
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Kanyakumari
- Kovalam
- Varkala
Day-by-day plan (3 days)
Day 1: Thiruvananthapuram to Kanyakumari93 km
Down the coast road; the ferry to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and sunset over the sea.
Day 2: Kanyakumari to Kovalam77 km
Sunrise at the cape, then back into Kerala for an afternoon on Lighthouse Beach; Poovar's boats on the way.
Day 3: Kovalam to Varkala and back94 km
North to Varkala's cliff and temple, then back to the capital for the evening train or flight.
What the circuit costs
About 264 km over 3 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 3 days | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹18,000–22,700 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹21,100–25,800 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹24,300–30,600 | Get quotes |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹33,700–45,500 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹45,500–61,300 | Get 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. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Cost per person
The 3-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 12 | ₹1,500–1,890 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 17 | ₹1,240–1,520 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 26 | ₹930–1,180 |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 35 | ₹960–1,300 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 49 | ₹930–1,250 |
Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.
Which vehicle for your group
One vehicle and driver for the whole circuit; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| 17 | Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| 26 | Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats) | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 49 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Good to know
- Kanyakumari is in Tamil Nadu: the quote shows the state entry tax for a Kerala vehicle.
Operators for Kanyakumari, Kovalam and Varkala
Approved operators who take groups to Kanyakumari, Kovalam and Varkala. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
336 km by road from Thiruvananthapuram
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Serves Thiruvananthapuram
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Thiruvananthapuram
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Thiruvananthapuram
Fleet details on request
Questions groups ask
How many days do you need for Kanyakumari, Kovalam and Varkala?
3 days. Over 3 days: day 1: Thiruvananthapuram to Kanyakumari; day 2: Kanyakumari to Kovalam; day 3: Kovalam to Varkala and back.
How far is the Kanyakumari, Kovalam and Varkala circuit?
About 264 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 3 (Kovalam to Varkala and back), 94 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.
What does a Kanyakumari, Kovalam and Varkala trip cost for a group?
For 3 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹18,000–22,700; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹21,100–25,800; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹24,300–30,600; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹33,700–45,500; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹45,500–61,300 (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
Which vehicle should we take?
12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.