There are 7 ways to get from Potheri to Kovalam by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
2h 59m₹6,585–12,485Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 20635 / ...
14h 15m₹842–4,187Train via Neyyattinkara
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
13h 48m₹892–4,257Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakalbus FlixBus IN5129 / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kovalam, Kerala
14h 15mDrive 686.2 km
- Drive from Potheri to Kovalamcar 686.2 km
10h 22m₹7,737–11,176Taxi
- Take the taxi from Potheri to Kovalamtaxi 686.2 km
10h 22m₹12,000–15,000Bus via Kumbakonam
- Take the bus from SRM University to Kumbakonambus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus
16h 59m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potheri to Kovalam is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹4,200 and takes 14h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Potheri to Kovalam is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Potheri to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University and arriving at Kovalam, Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Potheri to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Potheri Halt and arriving at Neyyattinkara via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.
The distance between Potheri and Kovalam is 649 km. The road distance is 686.2 km.
The best way to get from Potheri to Kovalam without a car is to train via Neyyattinkara which takes 13h 48m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Potheri to Kovalam, including transfers.
Potheri to Kovalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University station.
Potheri to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Potheri to Kovalam is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹13,000. Alternatively, you can train via Neyyattinkara, which costs ₹850 - ₹4,300 and takes 13h 48m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 14h 15m.
What companies run services between Potheri, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Neyyattinkara twice daily. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
Train from Chengalpattu to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- Vee Jey Tours And Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Vee Jey Tours And Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Vee Jey Tours And Travels
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from SRM University to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Phone
- +91 95673 31234
- [email protected]
- Website
- Violet Holidays
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Violet Holidays
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More Questions & Answers
Potheri to Kovalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal station.
Potheri to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potheri to Kovalam is 686 km. It takes approximately 10h 22m to drive from Potheri to Kovalam.
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