There are 7 ways to get from Kovalam to Chengalpattu by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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 Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
2h 30m₹6,584–14,499Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the train from Varkala to Chengalpattutrain 20636 / ...
15h 19m₹565–3,251Train
- Take the train from Neyyattinkara to Chengalpattutrain 16128 / ...
13h 34m₹785–3,390Bus via Tirunelveli
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettaibus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the bus from Nellai to Chenkalpattu toll gatebus
13h 57m₹1,213–3,970Drive 661.2 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Chengalpattucar 661.2 km
10h 22m₹7,547–10,901Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Chengalpattutaxi 661.2 km
10h 22m₹11,000–14,000Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Tollbus FlixBus IN5530
14h 5m₹1,000–3,500
Kovalam to Chengalpattu by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Chengalpattu is to bus and train which costs ₹550 - ₹3,300 and takes 15h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Chengalpattu is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Kovalam and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Chengalpattu. However, there are services departing from Neyyattinkara and arriving at Chengalpattu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
The distance between Kovalam and Chengalpattu is 664 km. The road distance is 661.2 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Chengalpattu without a car is to train which takes 13h 34m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Kovalam to Chengalpattu, including transfers.
Kovalam to Chengalpattu bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kovalam station.
Kovalam to Chengalpattu train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Neyyattinkara station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Chengalpattu is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 34m, you could also bus via Tirunelveli, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,000 and takes 13h 57m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Chengalpattu, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Neyyattinkara to Chengalpattu twice daily. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 18m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Neyyattinkara to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
Train from Varkala to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–800
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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 Chengalpattu bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll station.
Kovalam to Chengalpattu train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Chengalpattu is 661 km. It takes approximately 10h 22m to drive from Kovalam to Chengalpattu.
Book your Kovalam to Chengalpattu bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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