There are 5 ways to get from Mumbai to Kovalam by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, 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 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane BOM - TRV
3h 49m₹8,986–14,882Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Lokmanyatilak to Varkalatrain 16331
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
36h 20m₹977–6,258Train
- Take the train from Thane to Thiruvananthapuram Northtrain 12201 / ...
31h 32m₹1,089–5,632Bus
- Take the bus from Sion Circle to Kalidasabus
- Take the bus from Madiwala to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus
34h 51m₹2,258–7,733Drive 1,500.7 km
- Drive from Mumbai to Kovalamcar 1,500.7 km
22h 4m₹16,802–24,270
Mumbai to Kovalam by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mumbai to Kovalam is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹6,000 and takes 31h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Mumbai to Kovalam is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mumbai to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Hindmata Cinema and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam via Sion Circle, Maharani College, Madiwala and FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Mumbai to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram North via Thane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 32m.
The distance between Mumbai and Kovalam is 1282 km. The road distance is 1500.7 km.
The best way to get from Mumbai to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 31h 32m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Mumbai to Kovalam, including transfers.
Mumbai to Kovalam bus services, operated by Vijayanand Travels, depart from Sion Circle station.
Mumbai to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thane station.
The best way to get from Mumbai to Kovalam is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹6,000 and takes 31h 32m, you could also bus, which costs ₹2,200 - ₹8,000 and takes 34h 51m.
What companies run services between Mumbai, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Air India Express fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Trivandrum (TRV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thane to Thiruvananthapuram North 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₹650–5,000 and the journey takes 29h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–13,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–13,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–13,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–13,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Trivandrum via Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–13,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–20,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thane to Thiruvananthapuram North
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–5,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹650–800
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,900–5,000
Train from Lokmanyatilak to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹800–6,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹800–950
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,800–3,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,800–6,000
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- help@vrlbus.in
- Website
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Sion Circle to Kalidasa
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,000
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–3,000
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- punchirytoursandholidays@gmail.com
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Madiwala to Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹950–4,400
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Sleeper
- ₹950–1,700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–290
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Mumbai to Kovalam bus services, operated by Vijayanand Travels, arrive at Kalidasa station.
Mumbai to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mumbai to Kovalam is 1501 km. It takes approximately 22h 4m to drive from Mumbai to Kovalam.
There are 779+ hotels available in Kovalam.