There are 6 ways to get from Karukachal to Kovalam by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Changanaseri to Trivandrum Petttrain 12623 / ...
3h 1m₹1,014–2,377Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Changanaseri to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
4h 22m₹714–1,827Bus
- Take the bus from Changanassery to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
3h 50m₹928–1,374Drive 150.4 km
- Drive from Karukachal to Kovalamcar 150.4 km
2h 15m₹1,459–2,108Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karukachal to Kovalamtaxi 150.4 km
2h 15m₹3,100–3,800Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Karukachal to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
2h 45m₹9,245–19,289
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karukachal to Kovalam is to bus which costs ₹900 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Karukachal to Kovalam is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Karukachal to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Changanassery and arriving at Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Karukachal to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Changanaseri and arriving at Trivandrum Pett via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Karukachal and Kovalam is 164 km. The road distance is 150.4 km.
The best way to get from Karukachal to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Karukachal to Kovalam, including transfers.
Karukachal to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Changanassery station.
Karukachal to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Changanaseri station.
The best way to get from Karukachal to Kovalam is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Karukachal, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Changanaseri to Trivandrum Pett every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Changanassery to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–450 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Changanaseri to Trivandrum Pett
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Changanaseri to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Changanassery to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–450
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹270–450
- Website
- Cocktail Luxury Bus
Bus from Changanassery to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Cocktail Luxury Bus
- Phone
- +91 82817 55533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Madhavi Travels
Bus from Changanassery to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Madhavi Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–3,800
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Booking & Getting There
Karukachal to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Karukachal to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Trivandrum Pett station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karukachal to Kovalam is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Karukachal to Kovalam.
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