What is the cheapest way to get from Virudhachalam to Kovalam?

The cheapest way to get from Virudhachalam to Kovalam is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,900 and takes 10h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Kovalam?

The fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Kovalam is to train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000.

Is there a direct bus between Virudhachalam and Kovalam?

No, there is no direct bus from Virudhachalam to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kovalam, Kerala via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Virudhachalam and Kovalam?

No, there is no direct train from Virudhachalam to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Vridhachalam Jn and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Virudhachalam to Kovalam?

The distance between Virudhachalam and Kovalam is 823 km. The road distance is 524.4 km.

How do I travel from Virudhachalam to Kovalam without a car?

The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,900.

How long does it take to get from Virudhachalam to Kovalam?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Virudhachalam to Kovalam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Virudhachalam to Kovalam bus from?

Virudhachalam to Kovalam bus services, operated by National Travels, depart from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu station.

Where do I catch the Virudhachalam to Kovalam train from?

Virudhachalam to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.

Train or bus from Virudhachalam to Kovalam?

The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Kovalam is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Virudhachalam to Kovalam bus arrive?

Virudhachalam to Kovalam bus services, operated by National Travels, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.

Where does the Virudhachalam to Kovalam train arrive?

Virudhachalam to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.

Can I drive from Virudhachalam to Kovalam?

Yes, the driving distance between Virudhachalam to Kovalam is 524 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Virudhachalam to Kovalam.

Where can I stay near Kovalam?

There are 801+ hotels available in Kovalam.

Virudhachalam to Kovalam - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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There are 7 ways to get from Virudhachalam to Kovalam by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
5h 6m
₹6,246–12,293
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 20635 / ...
10h 30m
₹671–2,839
Bus
1. Take the bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus
2. Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus
12h 40m
Drive 524.4 km
1. Drive from Virudhachalam to Kovalamcar 524.4 km
8h 6m
₹5,899–8,520
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Kovalamtaxi 524.4 km
8h 6m
₹9,000–12,000
Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
6h 50m
₹11,122–16,363
Train via Neyyattinkara
1. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
10h 51m
₹725–2,862

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

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1h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 822.9 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Virudhachalam, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Vridhachalam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central twice daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Kerala via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 40m.

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