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

The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Cherthala is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹800 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Cherthala is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 4m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹21,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kovalam and Cherthala?

No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Chertala via Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Kovalam and Cherthala?

No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Cherthala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Kovalam to Cherthala?

The distance between Kovalam and Cherthala is 184 km. The road distance is 180.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kovalam to Cherthala without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,800.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Kovalam to Cherthala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kovalam to Cherthala bus from?

Kovalam to Cherthala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.

Where do I catch the Kovalam to Cherthala train from?

Kovalam to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.

Train or bus from Kovalam to Cherthala?

The best way to get from Kovalam to Cherthala is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹800 and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Kovalam to Cherthala bus arrive?

Kovalam to Cherthala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.

Where does the Kovalam to Cherthala train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kovalam to Cherthala?

Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Cherthala is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Kovalam to Cherthala.

Where can I stay near Cherthala?

There are 688+ hotels available in Cherthala.

Kovalam to Cherthala - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kovalam to Cherthala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Cherthalatrain 12076 / ...
2h 45m
₹533–1,729
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
2. Take the train from Varkala to Cherthalatrain 12076 / ...
4h 15m
₹325–1,451
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
2. Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Chertalabus
2h 57m
₹507–798
Drive 180.4 km
1. Drive from Kovalam to Cherthalacar 180.4 km
2h 51m
₹2,020–2,917
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kovalam to Cherthalataxi 180.4 km
2h 51m
₹3,700–4,500
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Cherthalataxi
2h 4m
₹7,964–20,449

Kovalam to Cherthala by bus and train

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4h 15mAverage Duration

₹325Cheapest Price

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Distance: 183.7 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Cherthala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kovalam to Chertala via Trivandrum and Ambalapuzha in around 2h 57m.

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