There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Kovalam by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane SXV - TRV
3h 34m₹7,209–21,511Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Varkalatrain 12695 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
13h 55m₹579–3,489Bus
- Take the bus from Salem to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
9h₹1,164–2,558Train
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 22504 / ...
12h 59m₹778–3,753Drive 466.9 km
- Drive from Salem to Kovalamcar 466.9 km
7h 40m₹5,226–7,549Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Kovalamtaxi 466.9 km
7h 40m₹9,000–12,000Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Salem to Maduraibus Salem - Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
11h₹926–2,865
Salem to Kovalam by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Kovalam is to train and bus which costs ₹550 - ₹3,500 and takes 13h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Kovalam is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
The distance between Salem and Kovalam is 390 km. The road distance is 466.9 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Kovalam without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Salem to Kovalam, including transfers.
Salem to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Kovalam is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹22,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600 and takes 9h, you could also train, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,800 and takes 12h 59m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salem to FlixBus Kovalam via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand in around 9h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Salem Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹950–2,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- 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 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand station.
Salem to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Kovalam is 467 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Salem to Kovalam.
There are 769+ hotels available in Kovalam.