There are 7 ways to get from Kovalam to Tirumala by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane TRV - TIR
5h 22m₹14,264–24,549Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the train from Varkala to Renigunta Jntrain 12625 / ...
20h 2m₹645–3,651Train
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Renigunta Jntrain 22503 / ...
18h 6m₹843–3,929Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli to Tirupathibus 996Ns / ...
18h 21m₹1,148–2,862Drive 764.4 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Tirumalacar 764.4 km
12h 9m₹8,725–12,602Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Tirumalataxi 764.4 km
12h 9m₹13,000–17,000Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the bus from Madurai to Tirupatibus Madurai - Tirupati
21h 5m₹1,177–3,991
Kovalam to Tirumala by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Tirumala is to bus and train which costs ₹600 - ₹3,700 and takes 20h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Tirumala is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹25,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Kovalam and arriving at Tirupathi via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Renigunta Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 6m.
The distance between Kovalam and Tirumala is 689 km. The road distance is 764.4 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Tirumala without a car is to train which takes 18h 6m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Kovalam to Tirumala, including transfers.
Kovalam to Tirumala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kovalam station.
Kovalam to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Tirumala is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹25,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹4,000 and takes 18h 6m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900 and takes 18h 21m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Tirumala, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Tirupati Airport (TIR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Renigunta Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹430–3,300 and the journey takes 16h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Tirupati Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–23,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Tirupati Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–27,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Tirupati Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
Train from Varkala to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–3,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹420–500
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–750
- 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 Kovalam to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Kovalam to Tirumala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand station.
Kovalam to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Renigunta Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Tirumala is 764 km. It takes approximately 12h 9m to drive from Kovalam to Tirumala.
There are 393+ hotels available in Tirumala.