There are 6 ways to get from Alandur to Kovalam by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
2h 28m₹6,493–13,629Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Varkalatrain 20635 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
17h 16m₹681–4,205Train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
14h 10m₹901–4,245Bus via Sattur
- Take the bus from Chennai to Satturbus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Sattur -Bypass to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
15h 34mDrive 714.4 km
- Drive from Alandur to Kovalamcar 714.4 km
10h 52m₹7,999–11,554Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
17h 5m₹1,039–3,719
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alandur to Kovalam is to train and bus which costs ₹650 - ₹4,300 and takes 17h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Alandur to Kovalam is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alandur to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam via FlixBus Sattur -Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Alandur to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from St Thomas Mount and arriving at Neyyattinkara via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
The distance between Alandur and Kovalam is 631 km. The road distance is 714.4 km.
The best way to get from Alandur to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 14h 10m and costs ₹900 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Alandur to Kovalam, including transfers.
Alandur to Kovalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu station.
Alandur to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Alandur to Kovalam is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹4,300 and takes 14h 10m, you could also bus via Sattur, which costs and takes 15h 34m.
What companies run services between Alandur, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Neyyattinkara twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 32m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from Tambaram to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Sattur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Sattur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Sattur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Sattur -Bypass to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,600
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- FlixBus India
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Booking & Getting There
Alandur to Kovalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Kovalam station.
Alandur to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alandur to Kovalam is 714 km. It takes approximately 10h 52m to drive from Alandur to Kovalam.
Book your Alandur to Kovalam bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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