There are 7 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kovalam by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
1h 19m₹6,405–9,898Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 20635 / ...
14h 35m₹849–4,264Bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kovalam, Kerala
14h 58mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madras-MAA to Kovalam710.3 km
10h 48mDrive 710.3 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kovalamcar 710.3 km
10h 48m₹8,012–11,572Train via Neyyattinkara
- Take the train from Tambaram to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
14h 47m₹899–4,234Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakalbus FlixBus IN5129 / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kovalam, Kerala
15h 25m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kovalam is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹4,300 and takes 14h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kovalam is to fly which takes 1h 19m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kovalam, Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Trisulam and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Kovalam is 626 km. The road distance is 710.3 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 14h 35m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kovalam, including transfers.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Kovalam bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kovalam is to fly which takes 1h 19m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹10,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹4,300 and takes 14h 35m, you could also bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, which costs and takes 14h 58m.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Thiruvananthapuram Central twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Tambaram to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Website
- Vee Jey Tours And Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Vee Jey Tours And Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Vee Jey Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madras-MAA to Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madras Airport (MAA) to Kovalam bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Kovalam is 710 km. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kovalam.
There are 809+ hotels available in Kovalam.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Kovalam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.