There are 6 ways to get from Tambaram to Kovalam by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
2h 27m₹6,579–14,444Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Varkalatrain 20635 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
15h 54m₹576–3,303Train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
12h 48m₹795–3,383Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
14h 45m₹1,000–3,500Drive 702.1 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Kovalamcar 702.1 km
10h 36m₹8,012–11,572Bus 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 20m
Tambaram to Kovalam by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Kovalam is to train and bus which costs ₹550 - ₹3,300 and takes 15h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Kovalam is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Neyyattinkara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
The distance between Tambaram and Kovalam is 634 km. The road distance is 702.1 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 12h 48m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Tambaram to Kovalam, including transfers.
Tambaram to Kovalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur station.
Tambaram to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Kovalam is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 48m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500 and takes 14h 45m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Neyyattinkara twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 32m.
- 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 Tambaram to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Tambaram to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,500
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Tambaram to Kovalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Kovalam station.
Tambaram to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Kovalam is 702 km. It takes approximately 10h 36m to drive from Tambaram to Kovalam.
Book your Tambaram to Kovalam bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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