There are 7 ways to get from Auroville to Kovalam by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilaibus
5h 43m₹1,398–2,734Train
cheapest- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
12h 40m₹1,094–4,317Drive 611.1 km
- Drive from Auroville to Kovalamcar 611.1 km
9h 32m₹5,922–8,554Taxi
- Take the taxi from Auroville to Kovalamtaxi 611.1 km
9h 32m₹11,000–13,000Fly from Pondicherry
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
6h 44m₹11,375–27,027Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Moratandi Toll to Mattuthavani Omni Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
14h 1m₹1,632–3,779Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
6h 4m₹6,874–14,277
Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Auroville to Kovalam is to bus which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,800 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Auroville to Kovalam is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Auroville to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Jipmer and arriving at Kaliyakkavilai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Auroville to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Neyyattinkara via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Auroville and Kovalam is 624 km. The road distance is 611.1 km.
The best way to get from Auroville to Kovalam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Auroville to Kovalam, including transfers.
Auroville to Kovalam bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Jipmer station.
Auroville to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Auroville to Kovalam is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,400 and takes 12h 40m, you could also fly, which costs ₹11,000 - ₹27,000 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Auroville, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
Parveen Travels operates a bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilai once daily. Tickets cost ₹650–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 8m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Neyyattinkara twice daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 14m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–27,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–27,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,800
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Moratandi Toll to Mattuthavani Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,100
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- A/C Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–13,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Auroville to Kovalam bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Kaliyakkavilai station.
Auroville to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auroville to Kovalam is 611 km. It takes approximately 9h 32m to drive from Auroville to Kovalam.
There are 803+ hotels available in Kovalam.