There are 6 ways to get from Arcot to Kovalam by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
5h 23m₹6,243–10,652Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 12695 / ...
17h 35m₹1,022–4,520Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kovalam, Kerala
14h 46mTrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 12623 / ...
15h 42m₹1,229–4,018Drive 668.9 km
- Drive from Arcot to Kovalamcar 668.9 km
10h 23m₹7,504–10,838Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Vellore to Tiruchirapallibus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus
15h 48m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Kovalam is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,100 and takes 15h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Kovalam is to bus and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcot to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kovalam, Kerala via Vellore, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcot to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Katpadi Jn and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.
The distance between Arcot and Kovalam is 746 km. The road distance is 668.9 km.
The best way to get from Arcot to Kovalam without a car is to bus which takes 14h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Arcot to Kovalam, including transfers.
Arcot to Kovalam bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, depart from Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Arcot to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Arcot to Kovalam is to bus which takes 14h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,100 and takes 15h 42m.
What companies run services between Arcot, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
You can take a bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Kerala via Vellore, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 14h 46m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 14h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
Train from Jolarpettai to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
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More Questions & Answers
Arcot to Kovalam bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Arcot to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcot to Kovalam is 669 km. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Arcot to Kovalam.
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