approx. 240–245 km · approx. 4–5 hrs
Distances and travel times are approximate. Actual time depends on traffic, road and weather conditions, stops and the time you leave.
Madurai to Kanyakumari Cab
Kanyakumari, at the southern tip of India, is known for sunrise and sunset over the sea, the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Thiruvalluvar statue. Post one free enquiry from Madurai and eligible verified cab partners may contact you with their own quotes.
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Good to know for this route
- Plan an early start or an overnight stay for sunrise
- Add Suchindram or Padmanabhapuram as stops
- Long highway day: discuss driver rest on round trips
Distance and travel time: Madurai to Kanyakumari
The road runs south on the NH44 highway via Virudhunagar and Tirunelveli, approx. 240–245 km, usually approx. 4–5 hours. The highway is mostly four-lane, but stops and the towns along the way add time. To see the sunrise you need a very early start or an overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
Distances and times are approximate: road routing between the city centres (OSRM, OpenStreetMap data), checked on 30 October 2026 and rounded for typical traffic. The real time depends on traffic, weather, stops and the road the driver takes.
Vehicles you can ask for
For a long highway day, couples often choose a Sedan, and families with luggage an SUV or Innova. A Hatchback is fine for light travellers. For a group tour of the south you can ask for a Tempo Traveller, Mini Bus or Bus.
- Hatchback
- Sedan
- SUV
- Innova
- Tempo Traveller
- Mini Bus
- Bus
Vehicle preference is subject to partner availability. Partners with the vehicle you ask for respond only if they are free for your date.
One-way or round trip
A same-day return is approx. 480–490 km, which is a long day for one driver. For a round trip, consider an overnight halt and enter the return date and time under Outstation Round Trip. For a circuit with Suchindram, Padmanabhapuram Palace or other southern temples, choose Multi-City Outstation and list your stops in order. Choose Outstation One Way if you are travelling on from Kanyakumari.
Pickup and drop
Common pickup points are Madurai airport, Madurai Junction railway station and hotels in the city. Drops are usually hotels near the sea front and the ferry point for the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. The ferry has its own timings and queues, which are not part of the cab trip.
How quotes work on Namma Grab
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