There are 4 ways to get from Shencottai to Kovalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shenkottai to Kottakkarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
4h 34m₹516–744Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Sengottai to Varkalatrain 06109
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
5h 40m₹319–1,392Drive 111.1 km
- Drive from Shencottai to Kovalamcar 111.1 km
1h 45m₹1,268–1,832Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shencottai to Kovalamtaxi 111.1 km
1h 45m₹2,600–3,200
Shencottai to Kovalam by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shencottai to Kovalam is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹750 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Shencottai to Kovalam is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Shencottai to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Shenkottai and arriving at Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Shencottai and Kovalam is 151 km. The road distance is 111.1 km.
The best way to get from Shencottai to Kovalam without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹500 - ₹750.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Shencottai to Kovalam, including transfers.
Shencottai to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Shenkottai station.
Shencottai to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottakkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shencottai to Kovalam is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Shencottai to Kovalam.
There are 807+ hotels available in Kovalam.
What companies run services between Shencottai, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
You can take a bus from Shenkottai to Kovalam via Kottakkara, Kottarakara, and Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal in around 4h 34m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sengottai to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Shenkottai to Kottakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–3,200
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