There are 6 ways to get from Kumarakom to Kovalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Ambalapuzha
best- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus
3h 1m₹1,328–1,787Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
4h 14m₹922–1,393Train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Trivandrum Petttrain 12623 / ...
3h 20m₹1,038–2,395Drive 169.8 km
- Drive from Kumarakom to Kovalamcar 169.8 km
2h 32m₹1,910–2,759Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumarakom to Kovalamtaxi 169.8 km
2h 32m₹3,500–4,200Train via Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16381 / ...
4h 20m₹928–2,215
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumarakom to Kovalam is to bus which costs ₹900 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kumarakom to Kovalam is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumarakom to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Trivandrum via Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumarakom to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Trivandrum Pett via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Kumarakom and Kovalam is 205 km. The road distance is 169.8 km.
The best way to get from Kumarakom to Kovalam without a car is to bus via Ambalapuzha which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Kumarakom to Kovalam, including transfers.
Kumarakom to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ambalapuzha station.
Kumarakom to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kumarakom to Kovalam is to bus via Ambalapuzha which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Kumarakom, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹100–250 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Trivandrum Pett every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Trivandrum Pett
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–500
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹310–500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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More Questions & Answers
Kumarakom to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum station.
Kumarakom to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Trivandrum Pett station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumarakom to Kovalam is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Kumarakom to Kovalam.
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