There are 6 ways to get from Poonamallee to Kovalam by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Line 66 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Kumunanchavadi to Chromepetbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
3h 23m₹6,580–14,492Train, 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 59m₹582–3,409Train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
13h 9m₹1,290–3,981Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
17h 24m₹1,011–3,649Drive 716.3 km
- Drive from Poonamallee to Kovalamcar 716.3 km
10h 47m₹8,005–11,563Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Guduvanchery to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
18h 27m₹832–3,109
Poonamallee to Kovalam by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poonamallee to Kovalam is to train and bus which costs ₹550 - ₹3,500 and takes 17h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Poonamallee to Kovalam is to line 66 bus and fly which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Poonamallee to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Karayanchavadi and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Poonamallee to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Neyyattinkara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.
The distance between Poonamallee and Kovalam is 649 km. The road distance is 716.3 km.
The best way to get from Poonamallee to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 13h 9m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Poonamallee to Kovalam, including transfers.
Poonamallee to Kovalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu station.
Poonamallee to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Poonamallee to Kovalam is to train which takes 13h 9m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,700 and takes 17h 24m.
What companies run services between Poonamallee, 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 - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kovalam once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–3,600 and the journey takes 15h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Kumunanchavadi to Chromepet
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–45
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–14
- Express Service
- ₹14–20
- Deluxe Service
- ₹21–29
- A/C Service
- ₹30–45
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,600
- 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
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Guduvanchery to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹330–950
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹470–950
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Booking & Getting There
Poonamallee to Kovalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Kovalam station.
Poonamallee to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poonamallee to Kovalam is 716 km. It takes approximately 10h 47m to drive from Poonamallee to Kovalam.
There are 779+ hotels available in Kovalam.