There are 6 ways to get from Kovalam to Kumarakom by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain 22503 / ...
2h 49m₹943–2,229Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the train from Varkala to Kottayamtrain 12625 / ...
4h 35m₹745–1,951Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
3h₹1,330–1,868Drive 167.5 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Kumarakomcar 167.5 km
2h 37m₹1,625–2,347Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Kumarakomtaxi 167.5 km
2h 37m₹3,400–4,200Fly, taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kumarakomtaxi
2h 12m₹8,764–18,749
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Kumarakom is to bus and train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,000 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Kumarakom is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 12m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹19,000.
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 2h 49m.
The distance between Kovalam and Kumarakom is 184 km. The road distance is 167.5 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Kumarakom without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 2h 49m 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 train which takes 2h 49m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Kumarakom, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Varkala to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- 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
- 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
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–4,200
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
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 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Kovalam to Kumarakom.
There are 797+ hotels available in Kumarakom.