There are 8 ways to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Kovalam by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
1h 9m₹5,679–13,216Train
cheapest- Take the train from Aluva to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16128 / ...
6h 6m₹600–1,980Train via Ernakulam South
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 20631 / ...
5h 39m₹635–1,940Bus via Kunnumma
- Take the bus from Aluva to Alappuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus
5h 59m₹613–990Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kochi-COK to Kovalam245.6 km
3h 38mDrive 245.6 km
- Drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Kovalamcar 245.6 km
3h 38m₹2,773–4,006Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi Airport (COK) to Kovalamtaxi 245.6 km
3h 38m₹5,000–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Trivendrumbus
7h 9m₹1,070–2,600
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Kovalam is to bus via Kunnumma which costs ₹600 - ₹1,000 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Kovalam is to fly which takes 1h 9m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi Airport (COK) to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Kochi Airport and arriving at Trivandrum via Aluva, Alappuzha and Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi Airport (COK) to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via Ernakulam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Kochi Airport (COK) and Kovalam is 208 km. The road distance is 245.6 km.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Kovalam without a car is to train via Ernakulam South which takes 5h 39m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Kovalam, including transfers.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Kovalam is to fly which takes 1h 9m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹14,000. Alternatively, you can train via Ernakulam South, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,000 and takes 5h 39m, you could also bus via Kunnumma, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,000 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Kochi Airport (COK), India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 17m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Aluva to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Aluva to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Aluva to Trivendrum
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kochi-COK to Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Kochi Airport (COK) to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Alappuzha station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi Airport (COK) to Kovalam is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Kovalam.
There are 816+ hotels available in Kovalam.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kochi Airport (COK) and Kovalam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.