There are 6 ways to get from Royapuram to Kovalam by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
2h 57m₹6,509–13,649Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
18h 1m₹623–3,577Bus via Nāgercoil
- Take the bus from Chennai to Vadaserybus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
12h 47mTrain
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
14h 34m₹923–4,367Drive 733.1 km
- Drive from Royapuram to Kovalamcar 733.1 km
11h 9m₹8,218–11,870Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
17h 32m₹1,031–3,654
Royapuram to Kovalam by subway, foot, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Royapuram to Kovalam is to train and bus which costs ₹600 - ₹3,600 and takes 18h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Royapuram to Kovalam is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Royapuram to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Maharani Theatre and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam via Chennai and FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Royapuram to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Thiyagaraya College and arriving at Neyyattinkara via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.
The distance between Royapuram and Kovalam is 649 km. The road distance is 733.1 km.
The best way to get from Royapuram to Kovalam without a car is to bus via Nāgercoil which takes 12h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Royapuram to Kovalam, including transfers.
Royapuram to Kovalam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Royapuram to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Royapuram to Kovalam is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Nāgercoil, which costs and takes 12h 47m, you could also train, which costs ₹900 - ₹4,400 and takes 14h 34m.
What companies run services between Royapuram, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maharani Theatre to FlixBus Kovalam via Central Station, Chennai, Vadasery, and FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand in around 12h 47m.
- 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 Chennai Egmore to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Chennai Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vadasery
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Vadasery
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–290
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Royapuram to Kovalam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Vadasery station.
Royapuram to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Royapuram to Kovalam is 733 km. It takes approximately 11h 9m to drive from Royapuram to Kovalam.
There are 811+ hotels available in Kovalam.









