There are 7 ways to get from Pondicherry University to Kovalam by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilaibus
5h 53m₹1,464–2,812Train
cheapest- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
12h 43m₹1,116–4,342Drive 617.3 km
- Drive from Pondicherry University to Kovalamcar 617.3 km
9h 44m₹5,987–8,648Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry University to Kovalamtaxi 617.3 km
9h 44m₹11,000–13,000Fly from Pondicherry
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
7h 6m₹10,755–27,936Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Moratandi Toll to Mattuthavani Omni Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
14h 16m₹1,747–3,916Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kanachettikulam to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
5h 34m₹6,716–13,467
Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pondicherry University to Kovalam is to bus which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,900 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Pondicherry University to Kovalam is to bus and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pondicherry University to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Jipmer and arriving at Kaliyakkavilai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Pondicherry University to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Neyyattinkara via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
The distance between Pondicherry University and Kovalam is 632 km. The road distance is 617.3 km.
The best way to get from Pondicherry University to Kovalam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Pondicherry University to Kovalam, including transfers.
Pondicherry University to Kovalam bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Jipmer station.
Pondicherry University to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Pondicherry University to Kovalam is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,400 and takes 12h 43m, you could also fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹28,000 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Pondicherry University, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
Parveen Travels operates a bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilai once daily. Tickets cost ₹650–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 8m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Neyyattinkara twice daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 14m.
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 14m
- 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
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,800
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Moratandi Toll to Mattuthavani Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,100
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- A/C Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kanachettikulam to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–13,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Pondicherry University to Kovalam bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Kaliyakkavilai station.
Pondicherry University to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pondicherry University to Kovalam is 617 km. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Pondicherry University to Kovalam.
There are 807+ hotels available in Kovalam.