There are 5 ways to get from Kovalam to Kumarakom by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Ambalapuzha
best- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
3h₹1,330–1,868Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayambus
4h 9m₹932–1,448Train
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain 16525 / ...
3h 41m₹943–2,229Drive 167.6 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Kumarakomcar 167.6 km
2h 36m₹1,885–2,723Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Kumarakomtaxi 167.6 km
2h 36m₹3,400–4,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Kumarakom is to bus which costs ₹900 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Kumarakom is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Kumarakom. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Alappuzha via Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Kumarakom. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Kovalam and Kumarakom is 204 km. The road distance is 167.6 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Kumarakom without a car is to bus via Ambalapuzha which takes 3h and costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Kovalam to Kumarakom, including transfers.
Kovalam to Kumarakom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kovalam to Kumarakom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Kumarakom is to bus via Ambalapuzha which takes 3h and costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,300 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Kumarakom, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹100–250 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–550
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹310–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,200
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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More Questions & Answers
Kovalam to Kumarakom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kovalam to Kumarakom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Kumarakom is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Kovalam to Kumarakom.
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