There are 7 ways to get from Chettinad to Kovalam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Devakottai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kovalam, Kerala
9h 21mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kovilpattitrain 16861
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 22627 / ...
10h 41m₹811–4,074Drive 360.9 km
- Drive from Chettinad to Kovalamcar 360.9 km
5h 42m₹4,049–5,848Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chettinad to Kovalamtaxi 360.9 km
5h 42m₹6,500–8,500Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Chettinad to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IXM - TRV
6h 2m₹11,952–18,942Train, bus
- Take the train from Chettinad to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus
11h 23mTrain to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chettinad to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
6h 56m₹11,105–16,238
Madurai (IXM) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chettinad to Kovalam is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹4,100 and takes 10h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Chettinad to Kovalam is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chettinad to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kovalam, Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Chettinad to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Chettinad and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via Karaikkudi Jn and Kovilpatti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
The distance between Chettinad and Kovalam is 400 km. The road distance is 360.9 km.
The best way to get from Chettinad to Kovalam without a car is to bus which takes 9h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Chettinad to Kovalam, including transfers.
Chettinad to Kovalam bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, depart from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chettinad to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Chettinad to Kovalam is to bus which takes 9h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹4,100 and takes 10h 41m.
What companies run services between Chettinad, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
You can take a vehicle from Chettinad to Kovalam, Kerala via Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chettinad to Kovalam via Karaikkudi Jn, Kovilpatti, and Thiruvananthapuram Central in around 10h 41m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kovilpatti to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Chettinad to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- 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)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chettinad to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- 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)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–8,500
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Greyhound, How to get from Southend Airport into central London, and The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Chettinad to Kovalam bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chettinad to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chettinad to Kovalam is 361 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Chettinad to Kovalam.
There are 813+ hotels available in Kovalam.