There are 8 ways to get from Kovalam to Pichavaram by plane, taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Fly to Pondicherry, taxi
best- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane TRV - PNY
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Pichavaramtaxi
5h 34m₹13,964–31,449Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus
- Take the train from Varkala to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain
15h 25m₹1,375–4,651Train
- Take the train from Neyyattinkara to Nagercoil Jntrain 16649
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16862 / ...
11h 22m₹1,585–4,790Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambarambus
15h₹1,437–3,241Drive 550.7 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Pichavaramcar 550.7 km
8h 56m₹6,166–8,906Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Pichavaramtaxi 550.7 km
8h 56m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
6h 25m₹7,494–16,799Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain
9h 13m₹10,874–20,349
Trivandrum (TRV) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Pichavaram is to bus which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,300 and takes 15h.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Pichavaram is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 34m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹32,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Kovalam and arriving at Chidambaram via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Neyyattinkara and arriving at Chidambaram via Nagercoil Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Kovalam and Pichavaram is 592 km. The road distance is 550.7 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Pichavaram without a car is to train which takes 11h 22m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Kovalam to Pichavaram, including transfers.
Kovalam to Pichavaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kovalam station.
Kovalam to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Neyyattinkara station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Pichavaram is to train which takes 11h 22m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹4,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,300 and takes 15h.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Pichavaram, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kovalam to Pichavaram via Neyyattinkara, Nagercoil Jn, and Chidambaram in around 11h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Kovalam to Pichavaram via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, Mattuthavani, and Chidambaram in around 15h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Kochi, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Thursday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Kochi, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–41,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Neyyattinkara to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–12,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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 Pichavaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand station.
Kovalam to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Pichavaram is 551 km. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Kovalam to Pichavaram.
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