There are 6 ways to get from Kovalam to Vaikom by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Cherthalatrain 12076 / ...
3h 11m₹1,083–2,479Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayambus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Vaikombus
6h 2m₹587–1,098Drive 186.9 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Vaikomcar 186.9 km
2h 52m₹2,095–3,026Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Vaikomtaxi 186.9 km
2h 52m₹3,800–4,600Fly, taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Vaikomtaxi
1h 56m₹7,864–19,349Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the train from Varkala to Cherthalatrain 12076 / ...
4h 40m₹875–2,201
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Vaikom is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,100 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Vaikom is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 56m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal and arriving at Vaikom via Kottayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Cherthala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Kovalam and Vaikom is 206 km. The road distance is 186.9 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Vaikom without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Kovalam to Vaikom, including transfers.
Kovalam to Vaikom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Kovalam to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Vaikom is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,100 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Vaikom, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Cherthala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kovalam to Vaikom via Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal and Kottayam in around 6h 2m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Varkala to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹310–550
Bus from Kottayam to Vaikom
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- 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 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–4,600
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Kovalam to Vaikom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Kovalam to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cherthala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Vaikom is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Kovalam to Vaikom.
There are 396+ hotels available in Vaikom.