There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Kovalam Point by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the bus from Vandalur Gate to Kovalam Koot Roadbus
4h 28m₹5,931–9,826Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - SRP Toolsbus FlixBus IN5126
- Take the bus from Thiruvanmiyur R.T.O to Kovalam Bus Standbus 109
11h 26m₹702–2,298Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tambaramtrain 12694 / ...
8h 3m₹980–3,011Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Kovalam Tollbus
9h 34m₹1,477–4,258Drive 430 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kovalam Pointcar 430 km
6h 18m₹4,837–6,986Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kovalam Pointtaxi 430 km
6h 18m₹9,500–12,000
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kovalam Point is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹3,100 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kovalam Point is to fly and bus which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kovalam Point. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Kovalam Toll via Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Kovalam Point. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Tambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Madurai and Kovalam Point is 467 km. The road distance is 430 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kovalam Point without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Madurai to Kovalam Point, including transfers.
Madurai to Kovalam Point bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Kovalam Point train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kovalam Point is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Salem, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,300 and takes 9h 34m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kovalam Point, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tambaram hourly. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai to Kovalam Toll via Salem in around 9h 34m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Vandalur Gate to Kovalam Koot Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹11–60
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹11–16
- Express Service
- ₹16–23
- Deluxe Service
- ₹23–35
- A/C Service
- ₹35–60
Bus from Thiruvanmiyur R.T.O to Kovalam Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹16–120
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹16–23
- Express Service
- ₹25–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹35–50
- A/C Service
- ₹50–120
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Salem to Kovalam Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - SRP Tools
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Kovalam Point bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Madurai to Kovalam Point train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kovalam Point is 430 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Madurai to Kovalam Point.
There are 1226+ hotels available in Kovalam Point.