There are 5 ways to get from Vaikom to Kovalam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Cherthala to Trivandrum Petttrain 16341 / ...
3h 50m₹1,218–2,606Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vaikom to Trivandrumbus
5h 27m₹613–780Drive 189.1 km
- Drive from Vaikom to Kovalamcar 189.1 km
2h 48m₹2,150–3,106Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vaikom to Kovalamtaxi 189.1 km
2h 48m₹3,900–4,700Train, bus
- Take the train from Cherthala to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
4h 45m₹918–2,156
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vaikom to Kovalam is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹800 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Vaikom to Kovalam is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Vaikom to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Vaikom and arriving at Trivandrum via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Vaikom to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Trivandrum Pett via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Vaikom and Kovalam is 204 km. The road distance is 189.1 km.
The best way to get from Vaikom to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Vaikom to Kovalam, including transfers.
Vaikom to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Vaikom station.
Vaikom to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
The best way to get from Vaikom to Kovalam is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹800 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Vaikom, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Cherthala to Trivandrum Pett once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Vaikom to Trivandrum once daily. Tickets cost ₹250–350 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherthala to Trivandrum Pett
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Cherthala to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Vaikom to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–350
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper
- ₹290–350
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Vaikom to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum station.
Vaikom to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Trivandrum Pett station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vaikom to Kovalam is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Vaikom to Kovalam.
There are 821+ hotels available in Kovalam.