There are 7 ways to get from Vellore to Kovalam by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
5h 6m₹6,413–11,505Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 12623 / ...
15h 30m₹850–4,270Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kovalam, Kerala
13h 45mDrive 663.8 km
- Drive from Vellore to Kovalamcar 663.8 km
10h 16m₹7,447–10,756Train to Tirupati Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TIR - TRV
8h 21m₹10,296–23,003Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Krishnarajapurmtrain
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane BLR - TRV
9h 14m₹5,130–12,230Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Vellore to Tiruchirapallibus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus
14h 16m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Kovalam is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹4,300 and takes 15h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Kovalam is to bus and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Vellore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kovalam, Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
The distance between Vellore and Kovalam is 769 km. The road distance is 663.8 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Kovalam without a car is to bus which takes 13h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Vellore to Kovalam, including transfers.
Vellore to Kovalam bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, depart from Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellore to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Kovalam is to bus which takes 13h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹4,300 and takes 15h 30m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
You can take a bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 13h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 14h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–21,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
Train from Vellore Cant to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
Bus from Vellore to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–280
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–85
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–280
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More Questions & Answers
Vellore to Kovalam bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellore to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Kovalam is 664 km. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Vellore to Kovalam.
There are 813+ hotels available in Kovalam.