There are 6 ways to get from Triplicane to Kovalam by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
3h₹6,502–13,640Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
17h 59m₹707–4,379Bus via Nāgercoil
- Take the bus from Chennai to Vadaserybus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
12h 25mTrain
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
14h 30m₹1,007–5,169Drive 726.9 km
- Drive from Triplicane to Kovalamcar 726.9 km
11h 4m₹8,156–11,780Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
17h 23m₹1,012–3,669
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Triplicane to Kovalam is to train and bus which costs ₹700 - ₹4,400 and takes 17h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Triplicane to Kovalam is to fly which takes 3h and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Triplicane to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Triplicane to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Chepauk and arriving at Neyyattinkara via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.
The distance between Triplicane and Kovalam is 641 km. The road distance is 726.9 km.
The best way to get from Triplicane to Kovalam without a car is to bus via Nāgercoil which takes 12h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h to get from Triplicane to Kovalam, including transfers.
Triplicane to Kovalam bus services, operated by RGL Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Triplicane to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Triplicane to Kovalam is to fly which takes 3h and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Nāgercoil, which costs and takes 12h 25m, you could also train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹5,500 and takes 14h 30m.
What companies run services between Triplicane, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chepauk to FlixBus Kovalam via Chennai Park Town, Chennai, Vadasery, and FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand in around 12h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Chennai Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
- Website
- RGL Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vadasery
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- RGL Travels
- Website
- Sooriyan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vadasery
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sooriyan Travels
- Website
- New United Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vadasery
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- New United Travels
- Website
- Rt Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vadasery
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rt Travels
- Website
- Sri Muthu Jayam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vadasery
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Muthu Jayam Travels
- Website
- ASMII Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vadasery
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- ASMII Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–290
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,600
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- FlixBus India
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Booking & Getting There
Triplicane to Kovalam bus services, operated by RGL Travels, arrive at Vadasery station.
Triplicane to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Triplicane to Kovalam is 727 km. It takes approximately 11h 4m to drive from Triplicane to Kovalam.
There are 775+ hotels available in Kovalam.