There are 6 ways to get from Pudupakkam to Kovalam by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
1h 53m₹7,269–14,544Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Pudupakkam to Tambarambus
- Take the train from Tambaram to Varkalatrain
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalambus
18h 15m₹587–3,478Train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
13h 16m₹1,445–4,164Bus
- Take the bus from Pudupakkam to Vandalur Gatebus 517K
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
16h 42m₹1,015–3,599Drive 706.5 km
- Drive from Pudupakkam to Kovalamcar 706.5 km
10h 44m₹7,896–11,405Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
17h 45m₹824–2,587
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pudupakkam to Kovalam is to bus and train which costs ₹550 - ₹3,500 and takes 18h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Pudupakkam to Kovalam is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pudupakkam to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Pudupakkam and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam via FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Pudupakkam to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Neyyattinkara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
The distance between Pudupakkam and Kovalam is 652 km. The road distance is 706.5 km.
The best way to get from Pudupakkam to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 13h 16m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Pudupakkam to Kovalam, including transfers.
Pudupakkam to Kovalam bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Pudupakkam station.
Pudupakkam to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Pudupakkam to Kovalam is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,200 and takes 13h 16m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,600 and takes 16h 42m.
What companies run services between Pudupakkam, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Neyyattinkara twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 32m.
- 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 Pudupakkam to Vandalur Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹14–100
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
Bus from Pudupakkam to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹17–130
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹17–24
- Express Service
- ₹25–40
- Deluxe Service
- ₹35–50
- A/C Service
- ₹55–130
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,500
- 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 Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹330–1,000
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹480–1,000
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Booking & Getting There
Pudupakkam to Kovalam bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Vandalur Gate station.
Pudupakkam to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pudupakkam to Kovalam is 707 km. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Pudupakkam to Kovalam.
There are 789+ hotels available in Kovalam.