There are 6 ways to get from Cherthala to Kovalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Kunnumma
best- Take the bus from Chertala to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus
2h 58m₹495–797Train
- Take the train from Cherthala to Trivandrum Petttrain 16341 / ...
3h 27m₹629–1,890Drive 178.9 km
- Drive from Cherthala to Kovalamcar 178.9 km
2h 55m₹2,008–2,901Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Kovalamtaxi 178.9 km
2h 55m₹3,700–4,400Train via Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Take the train from Cherthala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16128 / ...
3h 29m₹520–1,716Bus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Trivandrumbus
5h 32m₹560–1,010
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherthala to Kovalam is to bus via Kunnumma which costs ₹490 - ₹800 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Cherthala to Kovalam is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherthala to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Chertala and arriving at Trivandrum via Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherthala to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Trivandrum Pett via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Cherthala and Kovalam is 193 km. The road distance is 178.9 km.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Kovalam without a car is to bus via Kunnumma which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹490 - ₹800.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Cherthala to Kovalam, including transfers.
Cherthala to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Chertala station.
Cherthala to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Kovalam is to bus via Kunnumma which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹490 - ₹800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
You can take a bus from Chertala to Kovalam via Ambalapuzha and Trivandrum in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Cherthala to Trivandrum Pett once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherthala to Trivandrum Pett
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Cherthala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chertala to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Cherthala to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–600
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹360–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,400
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Cherthala to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Cherthala to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Trivandrum Pett station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherthala to Kovalam is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Cherthala to Kovalam.
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