There are 9 ways to get from Parangipettai to Kovalam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Thanjavurtrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Neyyattinkaratrain 06116
11h 33m₹1,598–4,797Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Parangipettai to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Varkalatrain
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalambus
16h 46m₹1,218–4,645Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
15h 15m₹1,458–3,196Drive 560.3 km
- Drive from Parangipettai to Kovalamcar 560.3 km
8h 40m₹6,274–9,062Taxi
- Take the taxi from Parangipettai to Kovalamtaxi 560.3 km
8h 40m₹10,000–12,000Taxi to Pondicherry, fly
- Take the taxi from Parangipettai to Pondicherry (PNY)taxi
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
7h 57m₹13,902–31,292Train, bus via Nāgercoil
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Nagercoil Jntrain 16368 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
13h 46m₹1,250–4,197Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
6h 54m₹7,518–16,857Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
8h 43m₹10,898–21,407
Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parangipettai to Kovalam is to train and bus via Nāgercoil which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,200 and takes 13h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Parangipettai to Kovalam is to train and fly which takes 6h 54m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Parangipettai to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Parangipettai to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Neyyattinkara via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
The distance between Parangipettai and Kovalam is 627 km. The road distance is 560.3 km.
The best way to get from Parangipettai to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 11h 33m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 11h 33m to get from Parangipettai to Kovalam, including transfers.
Parangipettai to Kovalam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chidambaram station.
Parangipettai to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Parangipettai to Kovalam is to train which takes 11h 33m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹4,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,200 and takes 15h 15m.
What companies run services between Parangipettai, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
You can take a vehicle from Parangipettai to Kovalam via Chidambaram, Thanjavur, and Neyyattinkara in around 11h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Parangipettai to FlixBus Kovalam via Chidambaram, Mattuthavani, and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 15h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
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 Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Thanjavur to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Chidambaram to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Parangipettai to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- 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 Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–12,000
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
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Booking & Getting There
Parangipettai to Kovalam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Parangipettai to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parangipettai to Kovalam is 560 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Parangipettai to Kovalam.
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