There are 7 ways to get from Vandalūr to Kovalam by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
2h 52m₹6,581–14,459Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Varkalatrain 20635 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
17h 13m₹580–3,387Train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
13h 57m₹898–4,227Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
14h 40m₹1,000–3,500Drive 696.6 km
- Drive from Vandalūr to Kovalamcar 696.6 km
10h 31m₹7,781–11,239Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vandalūr to Kovalamtaxi 696.6 km
10h 31m₹12,000–15,000Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from SRM University to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
16h 57m₹819–2,478
Vandalūr to Kovalam by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vandalūr to Kovalam is to train and bus which costs ₹550 - ₹3,400 and takes 17h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Vandalūr to Kovalam is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Vandalūr to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Vandalur and arriving at Neyyattinkara via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.
The distance between Vandalūr and Kovalam is 639 km. The road distance is 696.6 km.
The best way to get from Vandalūr to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 13h 57m and costs ₹900 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Vandalūr to Kovalam, including transfers.
Vandalūr to Kovalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur station.
Vandalūr to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Vandalūr to Kovalam is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹4,300 and takes 13h 57m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500 and takes 14h 40m.
What companies run services between Vandalūr, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) every 4 hours. 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 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
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- 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 - Vandalur to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from SRM University to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹330–950
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹470–950
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Booking & Getting There
Vandalūr to Kovalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Kovalam station.
Vandalūr to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vandalūr to Kovalam is 697 km. It takes approximately 10h 31m to drive from Vandalūr to Kovalam.
Book your Vandalūr to Kovalam bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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