There are 6 ways to get from Kovalam to Aluva by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
1h 18m₹6,514–19,249Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the train from Varkala to Aluvatrain 12076 / ...
5h 13m₹345–1,651Train
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aluvatrain 12076 / ...
3h 53m₹553–1,929Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Aluvabus
5h 7m₹570–938Drive 230.7 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Aluvacar 230.7 km
3h 36m₹2,588–3,739Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Aluvataxi 230.7 km
3h 36m₹4,700–6,000
Kovalam to Aluva by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Aluva is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹950 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Aluva is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Aluva. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Aluva via Ambalapuzha and Alappuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Aluva. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Aluva via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Kovalam and Aluva is 219 km. The road distance is 230.7 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Aluva without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Kovalam to Aluva, including transfers.
Kovalam to Aluva bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kovalam to Aluva train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Aluva is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹20,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,000 and takes 3h 53m, you could also bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹950 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Aluva, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aluva hourly. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 41m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- 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
Train from Varkala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alappuzha to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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Booking & Getting There
Kovalam to Aluva bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kovalam to Aluva train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Aluva is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Kovalam to Aluva.
There are 1461+ hotels available in Aluva.