There are 7 ways to get from Chettinad to Kovalam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Nagercoil Jntrain 16861
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Neyyattinkaratrain 16366 / ...
8h 19m₹1,173–3,690Bus via Kovilpatti
- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
8h 55m₹1,787–4,501Drive 360.9 km
- Drive from Chettinad to Kovalamcar 360.9 km
5h 42m₹4,120–5,950Taxi
- 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
5h 47m₹15,452–22,942Bus
- 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 to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kottaiyur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
7h 16m₹10,406–20,662
Madurai (IXM) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chettinad to Kovalam is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chettinad to Kovalam is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chettinad to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Chettinad to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Neyyattinkara via Nagercoil Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Chettinad and Kovalam is 397 km. The road distance is 360.9 km.
The best way to get from Chettinad to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Chettinad to Kovalam, including transfers.
Chettinad to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kovilpatti 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 train which takes 8h 19m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Kovilpatti, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,500 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Chettinad, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
You can take a vehicle from Chettinad to Kovalam via Karaikkudi Jn, Nagercoil Jn, and Neyyattinkara in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chettinad to FlixBus Kovalam via Kovilpatti, Madurai, and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–20,000
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–20,000
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–20,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kottaiyur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kovilpatti to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–8,500
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Booking & Getting There
Chettinad to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Chettinad to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn 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 806+ hotels available in Kovalam.









