There are 4 ways to get from Tirunelveli to Kovalam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
2h 40m₹563–1,662Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
3h 5m₹280–700Drive 138.2 km
- Drive from Tirunelveli to Kovalamcar 138.2 km
2h 7m₹1,548–2,236Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirunelveli to Kovalamtaxi 138.2 km
2h 7m₹3,200–3,900
Tirunelveli to Kovalam by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tirunelveli to Kovalam is to bus which costs ₹280 - ₹700 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Tirunelveli to Kovalam is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirunelveli to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Tirunelveli and arriving at Neyyattinkara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Tirunelveli and Kovalam is 142 km. The road distance is 138.2 km.
The best way to get from Tirunelveli to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Tirunelveli to Kovalam, including transfers.
Tirunelveli to Kovalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai station.
Tirunelveli to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirunelveli station.
The best way to get from Tirunelveli to Kovalam is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹280 - ₹700 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Tirunelveli, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tirunelveli to Neyyattinkara 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai to FlixBus Kovalam once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–700 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirunelveli to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–700
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
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Booking & Getting There
Tirunelveli to Kovalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Kovalam station.
Tirunelveli to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirunelveli to Kovalam is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Tirunelveli to Kovalam.
Book your Tirunelveli to Kovalam bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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