There are 7 ways to get from Katpadi Jn to Kovalam by train, plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
5h 45m₹6,234–12,180Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 12623 / ...
14h 12m₹748–3,408Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapallibus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus
14h 16mDrive 670.3 km
- Drive from Katpadi Jn to Kovalamcar 670.3 km
10h 22m₹7,556–10,915Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Krishnarajapurmtrain
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane BLR - TRV
8h 3m₹5,126–11,297Train to Tirupati Airport, fly
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TIR - TRV
7h 16m₹10,288–22,944Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kovalam, Kerala
14h 42m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katpadi Jn to Kovalam is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,500 and takes 14h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Katpadi Jn to Kovalam is to train and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Katpadi Jn to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Katpadi Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kovalam, Kerala via Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Katpadi Jn to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Katpadi Jn and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.
The distance between Katpadi Jn and Kovalam is 775 km. The road distance is 670.3 km.
The best way to get from Katpadi Jn to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 14h 12m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Katpadi Jn to Kovalam, including transfers.
Katpadi Jn to Kovalam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Katpadi Tamil Nadu station.
Katpadi Jn to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Katpadi Jn to Kovalam is to train which takes 14h 12m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Tiruchirappalli, which costs and takes 14h 16m.
What companies run services between Katpadi Jn, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 14h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Kerala via Tiruchirapalli, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 14h 16m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–21,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–13,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–21,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
Train from Katpadi Jn to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Katpadi Jn to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–280
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–85
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–280
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 Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, Flying into Beijing?, and Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Katpadi Jn to Kovalam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Tiruchirapalli station.
Katpadi Jn to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katpadi Jn to Kovalam is 670 km. It takes approximately 10h 22m to drive from Katpadi Jn to Kovalam.
There are 806+ hotels available in Kovalam.













