Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari
Madurai, Rameswaram, Tiruchendur and Kanyakumari from Madurai
The Madurai, Rameswaram, Tiruchendur and Kanyakumari from Madurai covers about 727 km of driving over 4 days. For 4 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹28,200–34,500 and a 49-seater coach ₹60,800–81,800 (as of Oct 2026).
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- Days
- 4 days
- Driving
- 727 km
- the whole loop
- Stops
- 3
- from Madurai
- Fare from
- ₹28,200–34,500
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 4 days
The great southern yatra with one vehicle: the Meenakshi temple, the Jyotirlinga at Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi, Murugan's seaside temple at Tiruchendur and sunrise at Kanyakumari.
It suits pilgrim groups from every state: fly or take the train to Madurai and the operator takes it from there.
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)
Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari
₹28,200–34,500
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 727 km loop one way · 4 days, round trip
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
- Madurai
- Rameswaram
- Tiruchendur
- Kanyakumari
Day-by-day plan (4 days)
Day 1: Madurai to Rameswaram173 km
Meenakshi temple in the morning, then over the Pamban bridge; evening darshan at Ramanathaswamy.
Day 2: Rameswaram to Tiruchendur221 km
The temple wells at dawn and Dhanushkodi, then down the coast to Tiruchendur.
Day 3: Tiruchendur to Kanyakumari90 km
Morning darshan by the sea, then Kanyakumari for the sunset.
Day 4: Kanyakumari to Madurai243 km
Sunrise, the ferry to the Vivekananda Rock, then back to Madurai.
What the circuit costs
About 727 km over 4 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 4 days | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹24,000–30,300 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹28,200–34,500 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹32,400–40,800 | Get quotes |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹45,000–60,800 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹60,800–81,800 | 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. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Cost per person
The 4-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 12 | ₹2,000–2,530 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 17 | ₹1,660–2,030 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 26 | ₹1,250–1,570 |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 35 | ₹1,290–1,740 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 49 | ₹1,240–1,670 |
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
- Carry a change of clothes at Rameswaram: pilgrims bathe in the temple wells before darshan.
- The rock memorial ferry at Kanyakumari stops in rough sea.
Operators for Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari
Approved operators who take groups to Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
144 km by road from Madurai
Fleet details on request
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
223 km by road from Madurai
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
327 km by road from Madurai
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
419 km by road from Madurai
Fleet details on request
Questions groups ask
How many days do you need for Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari?
4 days. Over 4 days: day 1: Madurai to Rameswaram; day 2: Rameswaram to Tiruchendur; day 3: Tiruchendur to Kanyakumari; day 4: Kanyakumari to Madurai.
How far is the Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari circuit?
About 727 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 4 (Kanyakumari to Madurai), 243 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.
What does a Madurai, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari trip cost for a group?
For 4 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹24,000–30,300; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹28,200–34,500; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹32,400–40,800; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹45,000–60,800; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹60,800–81,800 (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.
Madurai se Rameswaram aur Kanyakumari kitne din mein ho jaata hai?
4 din aaraam se: ek raat Rameswaram, ek Tiruchendur, ek Kanyakumari. Jaldi ho to 3 din mein bhi ho sakta hai.