There are 8 ways to get from Palakkad to Kovalam by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
2h 44m₹8,977–20,563Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Palghat Town to Varkalatrain 16344
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
9h 21m₹400–1,989Bus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Cherthalabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus
6h 57m₹719–1,101Train
- Take the train from Palakkad to Trivandrum Petttrain 12623 / ...
7h 12m₹702–2,432Drive 346.5 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Kovalamcar 346.5 km
5h 4m₹3,873–5,595Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Kovalamtaxi 346.5 km
5h 4m₹7,500–9,500Train to Calicut International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Palakkad to Parpanangaditrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CCJ - TRV
7h 25m₹8,716–18,464Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from FlixBus Palakkad - Bypass to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gatebus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CJB - TRV
7h 7m₹10,684–19,007
Palakkad to Kovalam by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Kovalam is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹1,100 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Kovalam is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 44m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Palakkad to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Trivandrum via Chertala and Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Palakkad to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Trivandrum Pett via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Palakkad and Kovalam is 313 km. The road distance is 346.5 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Kovalam without a car is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Palakkad to Kovalam, including transfers.
Palakkad to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palakkad station.
Palakkad to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkad station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Kovalam is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
You can take a bus from Palakkad to Kovalam via Chertala, Ambalapuzha, and Trivandrum in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Trivandrum Pett twice daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 59m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–23,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palakkad to Trivandrum Pett
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Palakkad to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Palghat Town to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–310
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Palakkad - Bypass to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–290
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–9,500
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
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Booking & Getting There
Palakkad to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Cherthala station.
Palakkad to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Trivandrum Pett station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Kovalam is 347 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Palakkad to Kovalam.
There are 789+ hotels available in Kovalam.











