There are 6 ways to get from Surathkal to Kovalam by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IXE - TRV
1h 51m₹5,703–17,994Train
cheapest- Take the train from Surathkal to Trivandrum Petttrain 16335
14h 24m₹808–3,223Bus
- Take the bus from Padubdri to Thampanoor Trivandrambus
18h 5m₹1,609–2,525Drive 630.7 km
- Drive from Surathkal to Kovalamcar 630.7 km
9h 40m₹7,138–10,310Taxi
- Take the taxi from Surathkal to Kovalamtaxi 630.7 km
9h 40m₹13,000–17,000Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Trivandrumbus
18h 19m₹1,180–2,755
Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Surathkal to Kovalam is to bus via Thrissur which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800 and takes 18h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Surathkal to Kovalam is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Surathkal to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Surathkal and arriving at Thampanoor Trivandram via Padubdri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Surathkal to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Surathkal and arriving at Trivandrum Pett via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.
The distance between Surathkal and Kovalam is 570 km. The road distance is 630.7 km.
The best way to get from Surathkal to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 14h 24m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Surathkal to Kovalam, including transfers.
Surathkal to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, depart from Padubdri station.
Surathkal to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Surathkal station.
The best way to get from Surathkal to Kovalam is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,300 and takes 14h 24m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,600 and takes 18h 5m.
What companies run services between Surathkal, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
Air India Express flies from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Surathkal to Trivandrum Pett once a week. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 14h 11m.
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Surathkal to Trivandrum Pett
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
Bus from Padubdri to Thampanoor Trivandram
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
- AC Sleeper
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
Genuine Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 48 50 22 48
- Website
- genuinetaxi.in
Mangalore Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 98 45 79 82 34
- Website
- mangaloretaxi.com
Sri Kateel Travels
- Phone
- +91 82 4 2 48 53 34
- Website
- srikateeltravels.com
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More Questions & Answers
Surathkal to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, arrive at Thampanoor Trivandram station.
Surathkal to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Trivandrum Pett station.
Yes, the driving distance between Surathkal to Kovalam is 631 km. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Surathkal to Kovalam.
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