There are 8 ways to get from Kovalam to Chettinad by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Neyyattinkara to Valliyurtrain 16128 / ...
- Take the train from Valliyur to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16862
8h 17m₹1,175–3,790Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16361 / ...
11h 51m₹935–3,451Bus via Tirunelveli
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettaibus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the bus from Nellai to Kovilpattibus
8h 27m₹1,763–3,870Drive 351.4 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Chettinadcar 351.4 km
5h 58m₹4,010–5,791Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Chettinadtaxi 351.4 km
5h 58m₹6,500–8,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyurtrain
6h 59m₹10,394–20,619Bus
- Take the bus from Kovalam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Kovalam, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Devakottai, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Devakottai, Tamil Nadu
9h 16mFly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Madurai (IXM)plane TRV - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Kottaiyurtrain
9h 57m₹14,049–23,054
Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Chettinad is to bus and train which costs ₹900 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Chettinad is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Kovalam and arriving at Kovilpatti via Nellai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from Neyyattinkara and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via Valliyur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Kovalam and Chettinad is 396 km. The road distance is 351.4 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Chettinad without a car is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Kovalam to Chettinad, including transfers.
Kovalam to Chettinad bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kovalam station.
Kovalam to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Neyyattinkara station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Chettinad is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Tirunelveli, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,900 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Chettinad, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kovalam to Chettinad via Neyyattinkara, Valliyur, and Karaikkudi Jn in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Kovalam to Chettinad via FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai, Nellai, and Kovilpatti in around 8h 27m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–20,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Neyyattinkara to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Valliyur to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kollam Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Kottaiyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- 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 Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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 Chettinad bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai station.
Kovalam to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Valliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Chettinad is 351 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Kovalam to Chettinad.
There are 42+ hotels available in Chettinad.