There are 4 ways to get from Kovalam to Shencottai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Shenkottaibus
4h 47m₹527–748Train
- Take the train from Nemam to Punalurtrain 06640
- Take the train from Punalur to Sengottaitrain 16102 / ...
6h 47m₹621–2,626Drive 111.3 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Shencottaicar 111.3 km
1h 45m₹1,252–1,809Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Shencottaitaxi 111.3 km
1h 45m₹2,600–3,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Shencottai is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹750 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Shencottai is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Shencottai. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal and arriving at Shenkottai via Kottakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Shencottai. However, there are services departing from Nemam and arriving at Sengottai via Punalur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Kovalam and Shencottai is 152 km. The road distance is 111.3 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Shencottai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹500 - ₹750.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Kovalam to Shencottai, including transfers.
Kovalam to Shencottai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Kovalam to Shencottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nemam station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Shencottai is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹500 - ₹750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Shencottai, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kovalam to Shenkottai via Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal, Kottarakara, and Kottakkara in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kovalam to Sengottai via Nemam and Punalur in around 6h 47m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nemam to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Punalur to Sengottai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottakkara to Shenkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–3,200
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 Shencottai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Kovalam to Shencottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Punalur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Shencottai is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Kovalam to Shencottai.
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