There are 7 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Kovalam by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Line 16111 train, fly
best- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Chengalpattutrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
4h 3m₹6,709–15,468Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Varkalatrain 20635 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
17h 15m₹679–4,168Train
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
14h 9m₹899–4,308Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
15h 45m₹1,109–3,588Drive 675.9 km
- Drive from Kanchipuram to Kovalamcar 675.9 km
10h 24m₹7,575–10,942Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Kovalamtaxi 675.9 km
10h 24m₹12,000–15,000Bus via Tirunelveli
- Take the bus from Kancheepuram to Tirunelvelibus 995Ud
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
16h 5m₹725–2,043
Kanchipuram to Kovalam by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kanchipuram to Kovalam is to bus via Tirunelveli which costs ₹700 - ₹2,100 and takes 16h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kanchipuram to Kovalam is to line 16111 train and fly which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanchipuram to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bus Stand and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam via FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanchipuram to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Kanchipuram East and arriving at Neyyattinkara via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.
The distance between Kanchipuram and Kovalam is 700 km. The road distance is 675.9 km.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 14h 9m and costs ₹900 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Kanchipuram to Kovalam, including transfers.
Kanchipuram to Kovalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll station.
Kanchipuram to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Kovalam is to train which takes 14h 9m and costs ₹900 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,600 and takes 15h 45m.
What companies run services between Kanchipuram, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Neyyattinkara twice daily. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Kovalam once daily. Tickets cost ₹950–3,400 and the journey takes 13h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanchipuram East to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Chengalpattu to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
Train from Chengalpattu to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–3,400
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kancheepuram to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,400
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹700–1,400
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Booking & Getting There
Kanchipuram to Kovalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Kovalam station.
Kanchipuram to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanchipuram to Kovalam is 676 km. It takes approximately 10h 24m to drive from Kanchipuram to Kovalam.
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