There are 7 ways to get from Kovalam to Bekal 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 Trivandrum to Kannur International Airport, train
best- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane TRV - CNN
- Take the train from Kannur to Bekal Forttrain
4h 34m₹4,494–23,749Train
cheapest- Take the train from Trivandrum Pett to Bekal Forttrain 16347
12h 45m₹785–2,961Bus
- Take the bus from Trivendrum to Nileshwarbus
14h 3m₹1,586–3,744Drive 550.1 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Bekalcar 550.1 km
8h 37m₹6,160–8,897Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Bekaltaxi 550.1 km
8h 37m₹12,000–15,000Fly Trivandrum to Bajpe Airport, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane TRV - IXE
- Take the train from Mangalore to Bekal Forttrain
4h 4m₹7,924–30,959Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Kannur International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
- Take the train from Kannur to Bekal Forttrain
7h 45m₹10,751–25,252
Trivandrum (TRV) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Bekal is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,000 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Bekal is to fly and train which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹31,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Bekal. However, there are services departing from Trivendrum and arriving at Nileshwar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Bekal. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum Pett and arriving at Bekal Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
The distance between Kovalam and Bekal is 520 km. The road distance is 550.1 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Bekal without a car is to train which takes 12h 45m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Kovalam to Bekal, including transfers.
Kovalam to Bekal bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Trivendrum station.
Kovalam to Bekal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Trivandrum Pett station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Bekal is to train which takes 12h 45m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,800 and takes 14h 3m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Bekal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Trivandrum Pett to Bekal Fort once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 12h 32m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Trivendrum to Nileshwar twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–2,400 and the journey takes 12h 25m.
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–5,500
Flights from Trivandrum to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kannur to Bekal Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Trivandrum Pett to Bekal Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Mangalore to Bekal Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kannur to Bekal Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Trivendrum to Nileshwar
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,400
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,100–2,400
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–15,000
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
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 Bekal bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Nileshwar station.
Kovalam to Bekal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bekal Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Bekal is 550 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Kovalam to Bekal.
There are 59+ hotels available in Bekal.









