There are 7 ways to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Kovalam by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
1h 46m₹6,841–11,129Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 20635 / ...
13h 42m₹1,516–4,337Bus
- Take the bus from Kilambakkam New Bus Terminus to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
9h 41m₹2,109–4,304Drive 703.3 km
- Drive from Kolathur, Chennai to Kovalamcar 703.3 km
10h 42m₹7,941–11,470Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolathur, Chennai to Kovalamtaxi 703.3 km
10h 42m₹12,000–15,000Train via Neyyattinkara
- Take the train from Tambaram to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
13h 54m₹1,566–4,307Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakalbus FlixBus IN5129 / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kovalam, Kerala
15h 1m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Kovalam is to train which costs ₹1,500 - ₹4,400 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Kovalam is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolathur, Chennai to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Kilambakkam New Bus Terminus and arriving at Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolathur, Chennai to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
The distance between Kolathur, Chennai and Kovalam is 650 km. The road distance is 703.3 km.
The best way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Kovalam without a car is to bus which takes 9h 41m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Kovalam, including transfers.
Kolathur, Chennai to Kovalam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Kilambakkam New Bus Terminus station.
Kolathur, Chennai to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Kovalam is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹12,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,100 - ₹4,300 and takes 9h 41m, you could also train, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹4,400 and takes 13h 42m.
What companies run services between Kolathur, Chennai, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kolathur, Chennai to Kovalam via Kilambakkam New Bus Terminus, Kottarakara, and Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal in around 9h 41m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Tambaram to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kilambakkam New Bus Terminus to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,800
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- Vee Jey Tours And Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Vee Jey Tours And Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Kolathur, Chennai to Kovalam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Kolathur, Chennai to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolathur, Chennai to Kovalam is 703 km. It takes approximately 10h 42m to drive from Kolathur, Chennai to Kovalam.
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