There are 9 ways to get from Kovalam to Ponmudi by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane TRV - CJB
- Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plazabus
6h 34m₹10,644–20,549Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus
- Take the train from Varkala to Aluvatrain
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kochi - Aluva to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plazabus
11h 38m₹745–2,851Train
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruppurtrain 22503 / ...
11h 16m₹1,123–4,029Drive 431.4 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Ponmudicar 431.4 km
7h 8m₹4,924–7,112Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Ponmuditaxi 431.4 km
7h 8m₹9,000–11,000Fly to Salem, bus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Salem (SXV)plane TRV - SXV
- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plazabus
6h 44m₹7,204–22,629Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kochi - Aluva to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plazabus
8h 49m₹6,924–18,809Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Kovalam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Kovalam, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Erode, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Erode, Tamil Nadu
12h 20mBus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Valliyur - Bypassbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass to FlixBus Salem -AVR Circlebus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plazabus
12h 32m₹1,266–3,237
Kovalam to Ponmudi by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Ponmudi is to bus and train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,900 and takes 11h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Ponmudi is to fly and bus which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Ponmudi. However, there are services departing from Kovalam, Kerala and arriving at Vijayamangalam via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Erode. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Ponmudi. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Ingur via Tiruppur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
The distance between Kovalam and Ponmudi is 360 km. The road distance is 431.4 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Ponmudi without a car is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Kovalam to Ponmudi, including transfers.
Kovalam to Ponmudi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Kovalam, Kerala station.
Kovalam to Ponmudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Ponmudi is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Ponmudi, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruppur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kovalam, Kerala to Vijayamangalam via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Erode, Tamil Nadu, and Erode in around 12h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–25,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–25,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–21,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruppur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Varkala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–310
- 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
Bus from FlixBus Kochi - Aluva to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–450
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kochi - Aluva to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–600
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass to FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangalam Toll Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–450
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from JFK to New York City, Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, and How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Kovalam to Ponmudi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kovalam to Ponmudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Ponmudi is 431 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Kovalam to Ponmudi.
There are 34+ hotels available in Ponmudi.









