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

The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Chennai is to train via Neyyattinkara which costs ₹800 - ₹3,500 and takes 15h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Chennai is to fly and subway which takes 2h 13m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹12,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kovalam and Chennai?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kovalam, Kerala and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Kovalam and Chennai?

No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Neyyattinkara and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.

How far is it from Kovalam to Chennai?

The distance between Kovalam and Chennai is 638 km. The road distance is 723.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kovalam to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 12h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Kovalam to Chennai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kovalam to Chennai bus from?

Kovalam to Chennai bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Kovalam, Kerala station.

Where do I catch the Kovalam to Chennai train from?

Kovalam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Neyyattinkara station.

Train or bus from Kovalam to Chennai?

The best way to get from Kovalam to Chennai is to bus which takes 12h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Neyyattinkara, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,500 and takes 15h 1m.

Where does the Kovalam to Chennai bus arrive?

Kovalam to Chennai bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.

Where does the Kovalam to Chennai train arrive?

Kovalam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.

Can I drive from Kovalam to Chennai?

Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Chennai is 724 km. It takes approximately 11h 16m to drive from Kovalam to Chennai.

Where can I stay near Chennai?

There are 1041+ hotels available in Chennai.

Kovalam to Chennai - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, subway, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kovalam to Chennai by plane, subway, bus, train, or car

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Fly, subway
best
1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
2. Take the subway from Airport to Cmbtsubway
2h 13m
₹6,493–11,589
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Peramburtrain 12624 / ...
16h 15m
₹803–3,829
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kovalam, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kovalam, Kerala - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
12h 50m
Train via Neyyattinkara
1. Take the train from Neyyattinkara to Chennai Egmoretrain 16128 / ...
15h 1m
₹805–3,490
Drive 723.6 km
1. Drive from Kovalam to Chennaicar 723.6 km
11h 16m
₹8,174–11,806
Bus via Madurai
1. Take the bus from Kovalam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Kovalam, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
12h 57m

Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

15Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

₹6,410Cheapest Price

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Distance: 638.2 km
Duration: 2h 13m

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

SBM Traansport operates a bus from Kovalam, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadu twice daily, and the journey takes 12h 50m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Neyyattinkara to Chennai Egmore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 14h 45m.

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