There are 10 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 via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Thanjavurbus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus
13h 59mDrive 560.3 km
- Drive from Parangipettai to Kovalamcar 560.3 km
8h 40m₹5,434–7,849Taxi
- 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₹11,902–29,292Train, 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₹1,250–4,197Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
15h 15m₹1,458–3,196Train 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 49m₹7,518–15,857Train 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₹10,398–21,407
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 49m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Parangipettai to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam via Thanjavur, Madurai and FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.
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 IntrCity SmartBus, 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 via Thanjavur, which costs and takes 13h 59m.
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, Thanjavur, Madurai, and FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand in around 13h 59m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–27,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–27,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
- 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹377–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- Website
- Shanmuga Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Shanmuga Travels
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 9444 838 838
- [email protected]
- Website
- PRM Roadways
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- PRM Roadways
- Website
- LION Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- LION Travels
- Website
- Laxma Tours & Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Laxma Tours & Travels
- 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
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–290
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–290
- 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
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- 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 IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur 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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