Trip costs · Kanyakumari · from Chennai
How much does a Kanyakumari trip from Chennai cost?
About ₹21,500 for two people for 5 days (4 nights) in November — ₹10,750 each — at rates a travel agent can actually book. That's by train to Kanyakumari, about 14 hours each way.
What it costs, season by season
Two people, 5 days, leaving Chennai on the 12th of the month.
| When | What it's like | Total for 2 |
|---|---|---|
| November | Best time to go | ₹21,500 |
| April | Good time to go | ₹21,500 |
Where the money goes
Two people in November.
| Travel there and back — Train to Kanyakumari | ₹4,680 |
| Stay — 4 nights at about ₹1,500 a night | ₹6,000 |
| Food | ₹6,000 |
| Local travel | ₹2,500 |
| Activities & buffer | ₹2,320 |
| Total | ₹21,500 |
Getting from Chennai to Kanyakumari
- 🚆 Train — train to Kanyakumari: about 14 hours each way, ₹2,340 per person there and back (3AC).
- ✈️ Flight — flight to Thiruvananthapuram + bus: about 6 hours door to door, ₹9,160 per person there and back.
Best time to go
Sunrise and sunset where three seas meet, and the Vivekananda Rock. The best months are October to March.
Making it cheaper
- Taking the train instead of flying saves about ₹15,000 for two — 14 hours each way by train, 6 by air.
Questions
How much does a Kanyakumari trip from Chennai cost for 2 people?
About ₹21,500 for a 5-day trip in November — ₹10,750 each — travelling by train and staying at about ₹1,500 a night, at rates a travel agent can book.
How do you get from Chennai to Kanyakumari?
By train to Kanyakumari: about 14 hours each way and ₹2,340 per person, there and back. Flying (flight to Thiruvananthapuram + bus) takes about 6 hours and costs about ₹9,160 per person.
When is the best time to visit Kanyakumari?
October to March.
How much does a solo or family trip to Kanyakumari from Chennai cost?
Solo: about ₹14,500; Family of 4: about ₹39,500; 4 friends: about ₹43,000.
Estimates as of 28 September 2026, for a 5-day trip (4 nights): stays, food and local travel at the lowest rates a travel agent can genuinely book for that place and season, plus modelled 3AC train or economy flight fares and 10% for activities and extras. Realistic minimums, not live quotes — plan the trip for a day-by-day plan, and the exact price is confirmed before you pay anything.