There are 7 ways to get from Padappai to Kovalam by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Padappai to Chennai Tambarambus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
3h 19m₹6,582–15,046Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Varkalatrain 20635 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
17h 24m₹582–3,946Train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
14h 18m₹802–3,986Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
16h 5m₹1,008–4,093Drive 695.4 km
- Drive from Padappai to Kovalamcar 695.4 km
10h 33m₹7,802–11,269Taxi
- Take the taxi from Padappai to Kovalamtaxi 695.4 km
10h 33m₹12,000–15,000Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
17h 35m₹829–3,102
Padappai to Kovalam by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Padappai to Kovalam is to train and bus which costs ₹550 - ₹4,000 and takes 17h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Padappai to Kovalam is to bus and fly which takes 3h 19m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Padappai to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Padappai and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam via FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Padappai to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Neyyattinkara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
The distance between Padappai and Kovalam is 649 km. The road distance is 695.4 km.
The best way to get from Padappai to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 14h 18m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Padappai to Kovalam, including transfers.
Padappai to Kovalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur station.
Padappai to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Padappai to Kovalam is to train which takes 14h 18m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,100 and takes 16h 5m.
What companies run services between Padappai, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Neyyattinkara twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Kovalam 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₹1,000–3,500 and the journey takes 14h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 32m
- 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
Train from Tambaram to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Padappai to Chennai Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹11–600
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹330–1,000
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹480–1,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
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Booking & Getting There
Padappai to Kovalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Kovalam station.
Padappai to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padappai to Kovalam is 695 km. It takes approximately 10h 33m to drive from Padappai to Kovalam.
Book your Padappai to Kovalam bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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