There are 6 ways to get from Sithalapakkam to Kovalam by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Chitlapakkam Koot Road to Kaivelibus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
3h 16m₹6,089–11,023Train via Chennai Central
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 12623 / ...
18h 22m₹830–3,941Bus
- Take the bus from Kilambakkam New Bus Terminus to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
12h 20m₹1,363–4,029Train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
13h 51m₹1,170–3,839Drive 709.4 km
- Drive from Sithalapakkam to Kovalamcar 709.4 km
10h 44m₹7,997–11,552Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kovalam, Kerala
15h 44m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sithalapakkam to Kovalam is to train via Chennai Central which costs ₹800 - ₹4,000 and takes 18h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Sithalapakkam to Kovalam is to bus and fly which takes 3h 16m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sithalapakkam to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Chitlapakkam Koot Road and arriving at Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal via Kamakshi Hospital, Kilambakkam New Bus Terminus and Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Sithalapakkam to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Neyyattinkara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.
The distance between Sithalapakkam and Kovalam is 659 km. The road distance is 709.4 km.
The best way to get from Sithalapakkam to Kovalam without a car is to bus which takes 12h 20m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Sithalapakkam to Kovalam, including transfers.
Sithalapakkam to Kovalam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Kilambakkam New Bus Terminus station.
Sithalapakkam to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Sithalapakkam to Kovalam is to bus which takes 12h 20m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900 and takes 13h 51m.
What companies run services between Sithalapakkam, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
You can take a bus from Chitlapakkam Koot Road to Kovalam via Pallikaranai Kamatchi Hospital, Kamakshi Hospital, Kilambakkam, Kilambakkam New Bus Terminus, Kottarakara, and Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal in around 12h 20m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Neyyattinkara twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 18m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Chennai Central to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–3,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹440–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,400
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Chitlapakkam Koot Road to Kaiveli
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹10–50
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–15
- Express Service
- ₹15–21
- Deluxe Service
- ₹22–30
- A/C Service
- ₹30–50
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kilambakkam New Bus Terminus to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,800
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Sithalapakkam to Kovalam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Sithalapakkam to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sithalapakkam to Kovalam is 709 km. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Sithalapakkam to Kovalam.
There are 805+ hotels available in Kovalam.