There are 6 ways to get from Arakkonam to Kovalam by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
4h 21m₹6,632–13,657Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arakonam to Tirunelvelibus 995Ud
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
17h 15m₹749–2,119Train
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 12695
15h 37m₹769–3,572Drive 703.6 km
- Drive from Arakkonam to Kovalamcar 703.6 km
10h 52m₹6,844–9,886Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arakkonam to Kovalamtaxi 703.6 km
10h 52m₹12,000–15,000Train to Tirupati Airport, fly
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TIR - TRV
6h 46m₹15,772–24,820
Arakkonam to Kovalam by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arakkonam to Kovalam is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹2,200 and takes 17h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Arakkonam to Kovalam is to train and fly which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Arakkonam to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Arakonam and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam via FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Arakkonam to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Arakkonam and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.
The distance between Arakkonam and Kovalam is 713 km. The road distance is 703.6 km.
The best way to get from Arakkonam to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 15h 37m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Arakkonam to Kovalam, including transfers.
Arakkonam to Kovalam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Arakonam station.
Arakkonam to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arakkonam station.
The best way to get from Arakkonam to Kovalam is to train which takes 15h 37m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,200 and takes 17h 15m.
What companies run services between Arakkonam, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Arakkonam to Thiruvananthapuram Central once daily. Tickets cost ₹410–3,200 and the journey takes 15h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arakonam to FlixBus Kovalam via Tirunelveli and FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand in around 17h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000–24,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Arakkonam to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Arakkonam to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–490
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
Train from Arakkonam to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Arakonam to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,500
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹750–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- FlixBus India
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Booking & Getting There
Arakkonam to Kovalam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Arakkonam to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arakkonam to Kovalam is 704 km. It takes approximately 10h 52m to drive from Arakkonam to Kovalam.
There are 787+ hotels available in Kovalam.