What is the cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kovalam?

The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kovalam is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹1,900 and takes 4h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kochi to Kovalam?

The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kovalam is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.

Is there a direct bus between Kochi and Kovalam?

No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Cochin and arriving at Trivandrum via Alappuzha and Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Kochi and Kovalam?

No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Kochi to Kovalam?

The distance between Kochi and Kovalam is 228 km. The road distance is 210.8 km.

How do I travel from Kochi to Kovalam without a car?

The best way to get from Kochi to Kovalam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,700.

How long does it take to get from Kochi to Kovalam?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Kochi to Kovalam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kochi to Kovalam bus from?

Kochi to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Cochin station.

Where do I catch the Kochi to Kovalam train from?

Kochi to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.

Train or bus from Kochi to Kovalam?

The best way to get from Kochi to Kovalam is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,900 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Kochi to Kovalam bus arrive?

Kochi to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Alappuzha station.

Where does the Kochi to Kovalam train arrive?

Kochi to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.

Can I drive from Kochi to Kovalam?

Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kovalam is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Kochi to Kovalam.

Where can I stay near Kovalam?

There are 808+ hotels available in Kovalam.

Kochi to Kovalam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Kovalam by bus, train, car, taxi, subway, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cochin to Alappuzhabus
2. Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus
3h 43m
₹939–2,686
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16128 / ...
4h 2m
₹533–1,810
Drive 210.8 km
1. Drive from Kochi to Kovalamcar 210.8 km
3h 23m
₹2,351–3,395
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Kovalamtaxi 210.8 km
3h 23m
₹4,300–5,500
Subway, fly
1. Take the subway from Maharajas College to Aluvasubway
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
4h 8m
₹5,575–15,718

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

7Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₹5,144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.1 km
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?

You can take a bus from Cochin to Kovalam via Alappuzha, Ambalapuzha, and Trivandrum in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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