What is the distance from Trivandrum to Kanyakumari?

Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) to Kanyakumari is about 90 km by road via NH66, taking roughly 2 to 2.5 hours by car. From Trivandrum International Airport — the nearest airport to Kanyakumari — it is about 95 km. From the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in the city centre, the distance is about 87 km.

What is the distance from Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari?

Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari is roughly 310 km by road, a drive of about 6 to 7 hours via Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli, and Nagercoil on NH87/NH44. Most pilgrims break the journey at Tirunelveli or Madurai; direct buses take 7 to 8 hours.

How far is Kanyakumari from Nagercoil?

Nagercoil to Kanyakumari is about 20 km by road — a 30 to 40 minute drive. Nagercoil Junction is the major railway hub of the district, and many travellers stay in Nagercoil for better hotels and food while day-tripping to the Cape.

Which is the nearest airport and railway station to Kanyakumari?

The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), about 95 km / 2.5 hours away. Kanyakumari has its own railway terminus (CAPE) at the edge of town, while Nagercoil Junction (NCJ), 15 km away, has far more train connections across India.

What is the distance from Madurai to Kanyakumari?

Madurai to Kanyakumari is about 245 km via NH44 through Tirunelveli, taking roughly 4.5 to 5 hours by car on a good four-lane highway. The route passes the famous Muppandal windmill farms near Aralvaimozhi in the last stretch.

Kanyakumari Distance Chart — From Trivandrum, Rameshwaram, Madurai & More

Direct Answer: Key Distances to Kanyakumari

Nagercoil 20 km (35 min) · Trivandrum 90 km (2–2.5 hrs) · Padmanabhaswamy Temple 87 km · Trivandrum Airport 95 km · Kovalam 75 km · Tirunelveli 85 km · Madurai 245 km (4.5–5 hrs) · Rameshwaram 310 km (6–7 hrs) · Chennai 700 km. Nearest airport: Trivandrum (TRV). Nearest big railway junction: Nagercoil (NCJ), though Kanyakumari has its own terminus (CAPE).

Thiruvalluvar Statue at Kanyakumari, the southern tip of mainland India where road distances from across India end

1. The Full Distance Table

From	Distance	Time by Car	Route
Nagercoil	~20 km	30–40 min	NH944 / old Cape road
Vadasery (Nagercoil)	~19 km	30 min	Via Suchindram
Kovalam	~75 km	2 hrs	NH66 via Poovar turn-off
Tirunelveli	~85 km	1.5–2 hrs	NH44 via Aralvaimozhi
Padmanabhaswamy Temple (Trivandrum)	~87 km	2–2.5 hrs	NH66 via Neyyattinkara
Trivandrum city	~90 km	2–2.5 hrs	NH66 via Parassala & Nagercoil
Trivandrum Airport (TRV)	~95 km	2.5 hrs	NH66
Madurai	~245 km	4.5–5 hrs	NH44 via Tirunelveli
Rameshwaram	~310 km	6–7 hrs	Via Ramanathapuram & Tirunelveli
Kochi	~300 km	6.5–7 hrs	NH66 coastal route
Kottayam	~230 km	5.5–6 hrs	MC Road + NH66
Chennai	~700 km	10–11 hrs	NH44 all the way south
Kashmir (Srinagar) — for the record!	~3,600 km	5–6 days	The full Kashmir-to-Kanyakumari NH44

2. From Trivandrum & Padmanabhaswamy Temple (The Most Common Route)

The 90 km run down NH66 from Trivandrum is the busiest approach to the Cape — and slower than the distance suggests, because the highway threads through Kerala border towns before opening up after Kaliyikkavila. Budget a solid 2 to 2.5 hours. Starting from the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in the old city, it is about 87 km; leave by 6 AM and you can comfortably do temple darshan and the Cape in one day. The full plan, with stops at Suchindram and Nagercoil, is in our Trivandrum to Kanyakumari day trip guide.

3. From Rameshwaram (The Pilgrim Corridor)

The Rameshwaram–Kanyakumari leg is the classic South Indian pilgrimage double: about 310 km and 6 to 7 hours by road through Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli, and Nagercoil. There is no direct train, so most travellers drive or take an overnight bus. The best month for the combined circuit is October to March. Route details, break points, and what to eat on the way are in the Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari road trip guide.

4. Trains, Buses & the Nearest Airport

Air: Trivandrum International (TRV) is the nearest airport, ~95 km / 2.5 hours. Prepaid taxis and KSRTC/TNSTC buses run all day.
Rail: Kanyakumari (CAPE) is India's southernmost terminus, but Nagercoil Junction (NCJ), 15 km away, has far more connections — most long-distance trains stop there.
Bus: TNSTC and SETC services connect the Cape to Trivandrum, Madurai, Chennai, and Tirunelveli around the clock.

Complete transport options are covered in How to Reach Kanyakumari, and the Nagercoil-to-Cape final stretch in the Nagercoil–Kanyakumari road guide.

5. Distances Within the District (For Your Sightseeing Day)

From Kanyakumari Cape to	Distance	Guide
Vattakottai Fort	~7 km	Fort evening guide
Suchindram Temple	~13 km	Suchindram guide
Lemur Beach (Ganapathipuram)	~25 km	Lemur Beach guide
Muttom Beach & Lighthouse	~32 km	Muttom guide
Mathur Aqueduct	~60 km	Aqueduct guide
Thirparappu Waterfalls	~55 km	Waterfalls guide

Planning the order of stops? The 1-day, 2-day, and 3-day itineraries sequence all of these efficiently, and the full district places list maps everything.

6. The One Stop Every Route Has in Common

Whether you come down NH66 from Trivandrum, NH44 from Madurai, or the pilgrim road from Rameshwaram, every route funnels through Nagercoil in the last 20 km. That makes Vadasery, its old market quarter, the natural chai-and-snacks halt before the final run to the Cape — hot pakoda after 4 PM, fresh Nendran banana chips all day, and wheat halwa packed for the road home. See what the district is famous for before you stop.

Break Your Journey at Vadasery — Since 1965

RajaGopal Sweet Stall on Asambu Road, Vadasery, Nagercoil sits 20 minutes before the Cape on every major route. Fuel the last leg with fresh chips, murukku, and hot pakoda — or order ahead on WhatsApp for pickup.

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