There are 7 ways to get from Arakkonam to Kovalam by train, plane, bus, 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 25m₹6,212–12,012Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arakkonam to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 12695 / ...
15h 37m₹769–3,572Train, bus
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Vellore Canttrain
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus
16h 22mDrive 707 km
- Drive from Arakkonam to Kovalamcar 707 km
10h 55m₹7,970–11,512Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arakkonam to Kovalamtaxi 707 km
10h 55m₹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 49m₹10,272–22,820Bus
- Take the bus from Arakonam to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kovalam, Kerala
17h 25m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arakkonam to Kovalam is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,600 and takes 15h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Arakkonam to Kovalam is to train and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Arakkonam to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Arakonam and arriving at Kovalam, Kerala via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.
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 714 km. The road distance is 707 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 25m 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 and takes 17h 25m.
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 Kovalam, Kerala via Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 17h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–21,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Arakkonam to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Arakkonam to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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.in
Bus from Arakonam to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–900
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
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More Questions & Answers
Arakkonam to Kovalam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Madurai station.
Arakkonam to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arakkonam to Kovalam is 707 km. It takes approximately 10h 55m to drive from Arakkonam to Kovalam.
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