There are 4 ways to get from Kovalam to Shencottai by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Shenkottaibus
4h 47m₹527–748Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the train from Varkala to Sengottaitrain 06110
6h 23m₹315–1,451Drive 111.3 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Shencottaicar 111.3 km
1h 45m₹1,247–1,801Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Shencottaitaxi 111.3 km
1h 45m₹2,600–3,200
Kovalam to Shencottai by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 - ₹1,800.
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.
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 bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Shencottai is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Kovalam to Shencottai.
There are 61+ hotels available in Shencottai.
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.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Sengottai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottakkara to Shenkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- 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
- 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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