There are 6 ways to get from Kovalam to Pudupakkam by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the bus from Vandalur Gate to Pudupakkambus
4h 18m₹6,584–13,494Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the train from Varkala to Tambaramtrain 20636 / ...
18h 14m₹586–3,406Train
- Take the train from Neyyattinkara to Tambaramtrain 16128 / ...
14h 28m₹1,395–4,140Bus via Tirunelveli
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettaibus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the bus from Nellai to Vandalurbus
17h 3m₹1,222–4,110Drive 697.6 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Pudupakkamcar 697.6 km
10h 58m₹6,824–9,856Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Chennai - Vandalurbus FlixBus IN5530
17h 31m₹1,057–3,587
Kovalam to Pudupakkam by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Pudupakkam is to bus and train which costs ₹550 - ₹3,500 and takes 18h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Pudupakkam is to fly and bus which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Pudupakkam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Kovalam and arriving at Pudupakkam via Nellai and Vandalur Zoo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Pudupakkam. However, there are services departing from Neyyattinkara and arriving at Tambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
The distance between Kovalam and Pudupakkam is 657 km. The road distance is 697.6 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Pudupakkam without a car is to train which takes 14h 28m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Kovalam to Pudupakkam, including transfers.
Kovalam to Pudupakkam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kovalam station.
Kovalam to Pudupakkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Neyyattinkara station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Pudupakkam is to train which takes 14h 28m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Tirunelveli, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,200 and takes 17h 3m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Pudupakkam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Neyyattinkara to Tambaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Kovalam to Pudupakkam via FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai, Nellai, Vandalur, and Vandalur Zoo in around 17h 3m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Neyyattinkara to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from Varkala to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Vandalur Gate to Pudupakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹10–45
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–14
- Express Service
- ₹14–20
- Deluxe Service
- ₹21–29
- A/C Service
- ₹30–45
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–800
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,600
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Nellai to Vandalur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹900–3,300
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Booking & Getting There
Kovalam to Pudupakkam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai station.
Kovalam to Pudupakkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Pudupakkam is 698 km. It takes approximately 10h 58m to drive from Kovalam to Pudupakkam.
There are 1190+ hotels available in Pudupakkam.