There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Kovalam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
5h 10m₹621–2,094Bus via Tirunelveli
cheapest- Take the bus from Madurai to Tirunelvelibus 995Ud / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
7h 20m₹399–1,339Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
5h 50m₹883–2,366Drive 277.7 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kovalamcar 277.7 km
4h 24m₹3,092–4,466Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kovalamtaxi 277.7 km
4h 24m₹5,000–6,000Fly
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IXM - TRV
3h 48m₹12,777–19,963
Madurai to Kovalam by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kovalam is to bus via Tirunelveli which costs ₹390 - ₹1,400 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kovalam is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Neyyattinkara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Madurai and Kovalam is 298 km. The road distance is 277.7 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Madurai to Kovalam, including transfers.
Madurai to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kovalam is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 50m, you could also fly, which costs ₹12,000 - ₹20,000 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Neyyattinkara 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai to FlixBus Kovalam via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand in around 5h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–19,000
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–19,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–290
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Madurai to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand station.
Madurai to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kovalam is 278 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Madurai to Kovalam.
There are 766+ hotels available in Kovalam.