There are 6 ways to get from Kovalam to Cherai Beach 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 33m₹6,814–19,549Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Ernakulambus
6h 2m₹871–1,368Train
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jntrain 12076 / ...
3h 58m₹1,243–2,729Drive 243.2 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Cherai Beachcar 243.2 km
3h 48m₹2,729–3,942Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Cherai Beachtaxi 243.2 km
3h 48m₹4,900–6,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the train from Varkala to Ernakulam Towntrain 12625 / ...
6h 1m₹1,045–2,501
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Cherai Beach is to bus which costs ₹850 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Cherai Beach is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Cherai Beach. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Paravoor North via Ambalapuzha, Cherthala and Ernakulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Cherai Beach. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Kovalam and Cherai Beach is 233 km. The road distance is 243.2 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Cherai Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Kovalam to Cherai Beach, including transfers.
Kovalam to Cherai Beach bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kovalam to Cherai Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Cherai Beach is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹20,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800 and takes 3h 58m, you could also bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Cherai Beach, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- 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 Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Varkala to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- 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 Cherthala to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- 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 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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 Cherai Beach bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kovalam to Cherai Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Cherai Beach is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Kovalam to Cherai Beach.
There are 1210+ hotels available in Cherai Beach.