There are 5 ways to get from Virudhunagar to Kovalam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
4h 30m₹605–1,974Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypass to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
5h 15m₹420–1,200Bus via Nāgercoil
- Take the bus from Viruthunagar to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
5h 8m₹821–2,323Drive 230.2 km
- Drive from Virudhunagar to Kovalamcar 230.2 km
3h 40m₹2,583–3,730Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhunagar to Kovalamtaxi 230.2 km
3h 40m₹4,200–5,000
Virudhunagar to Kovalam by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virudhunagar to Kovalam is to bus which costs ₹420 - ₹1,200 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhunagar to Kovalam is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Virudhunagar to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Virudunagar Jn and arriving at Neyyattinkara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Virudhunagar and Kovalam is 255 km. The road distance is 230.2 km.
The best way to get from Virudhunagar to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Virudhunagar to Kovalam, including transfers.
Virudhunagar to Kovalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Virudhunagar - Bypass station.
Virudhunagar to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Virudunagar Jn station.
The best way to get from Virudhunagar to Kovalam is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Nāgercoil, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Virudhunagar, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Virudunagar Jn to Neyyattinkara 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Viruthunagar to FlixBus Kovalam via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand in around 5h 8m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Viruthunagar to Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- 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 Virudhunagar - Bypass to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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Booking & Getting There
Virudhunagar to Kovalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Kovalam station.
Virudhunagar to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhunagar to Kovalam is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Virudhunagar to Kovalam.
Book your Virudhunagar to Kovalam bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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