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Taxi
- Total distance:189 km
- Duration: 3 Hrs by car
- Price:from Rs. 9 per km
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Bus
- Total distance:189 km
- Duration: 3 Hrs by Bus
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Trains
- Best trains to take:Trivandrum Swarna Jayanti Express (12644), H.Nizamuddin-Trivandrum Central Rajdhani Express (12432)
- Last station:Thiruvananthapuram
- Total distance:189 km
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Flights
- Total distance:189 km
- Nearest Airport:Thiruvanantapuram
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Hotels
- Hotels: 58 Resorts | 42 Hotel | 9 Guesthouses
- Hotel reviews: 779
- Awards: 12 of 124 hotels won Best of 2012 award
Best way to travel from Kochi (Cochin) to Kovalam
Kovalam is located at a distance of around 213 km from Kochi (Cochin). The town is famous for its beaches with shallow waters and low tidal waves and is well-connected to Kochi by roadways and railways. However, the best way to reach Kovalam from Kochi is by car, which takes about 4 hours. The places covered on the way are Kochi - 33km -> Cherthala - 23km -> Alappuzha - 59km -> Karunagappally - 30km -> Kollam - 18km -> Paripally - 39km -> Trivandrum - 11km -> Kovalam. Several BP and Indian Oil petrol pumps along with various local food joints, dhabas and restaurants are located on the way.
Transport options from Kochi (Cochin) to Kovalam
Kochi (Cochin) to Kovalam By Car: Take a cab from Kochi to Kovalam, which takes around 4 hours. The approximate cost of cabs ranges from INR15 to INR45 per kilometre, depending upon the type of car. Ideal while travelling with kids and seniors.
Kochi (Cochin) to Kovalam By Bus: Take a direct bus from Kochi to Kovalam, which takes around 6 hours. Kovalam bus stand is located at a distance of around 2 km from the city centre and can be reached by bus, auto-rickshaw or rickshaw. Ideal for individual travellers, backpackers and youngsters.
Kochi (Cochin) to Kovalam By Train: No direct train is available from Kochi to Kovalam. However, you can take a direct train from Ernakulam to Thiruvananthapuram, the nearest railway station to Kovalam, which takes around 5 hours. Thiruvananthapuram railway station is located at a distance of around 11 km from the Kovalam city centre and can be reached by taxi, auto or bus. Comfortable and ideal for families with kids and seniors.
Kochi (Cochin) to Kovalam By Flight: No direct flight is available from Kochi to Kovalam. However, you can take a direct flight from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuram airport, the nearest airport, which takes around an hour. Thiruvananthapuram airport is located at a distance of around 13 km from the city centre and can be reached by taxi, cab, bus or auto-rickshaw. Expensive and involves airport formalities.
Travelling tips to Kovalam
Kovalam - get a feel of Goa in Kerala
Kovalam is just a half hour drive from the city centre and accessibility isn't an issue at all. Though I didn't make the trip, apparently the main beach, the Hawwa beach is where the action is - check it out.
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A bad experience in Kovalam
I was asked by a friend to have silk sari blouses made. I chose the tailor's shop in front of Soma Palmshore hotel, thinking that it will surely be reliable. I had three nice blouses made, and the owner assured me that the material was genuine silk. The blouses were made and I brought them back to Finland to my friend. He was a specialist and could tell immediately that the material was not silk, but viscose. I had thus been badly cheated. So, my warning: avoid the tailor's shop in front of Soma Plamshore hotel at Lighthouse road! Or take a specialist with you who can see the difference between viscose and silk!
Read full review ›Kochi (Cochin) to Kovalam By Train (189 Km)
By Train 176 Km
By Taxi 13 Km
| Train No. | Train Name | Origin | Dep. | Arr. | Days Of Run | ||||||
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| Koc... | Kov... | M | T | W | T | F | S | S | |||
| 12432 | H.Nizamuddin-Trivandrum Central Rajdhani Express | Ernakulam Junction (South) | 04:50 | 09:15 | N | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y |
| 12075 | Kozhikode-Trivandrum Jan Shatabdi Express | Ernakulam Junction (South) | 17:25 | 20:55 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| 16128 | Guruvayur-Chennai Egmore Express | Ernakulam Junction (South) | 23:15 | 03:35 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| 16301 | Venad Express | Ernakulam Junction (South) | 17:10 | 22:10 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| 16303 | Vanchinad Express | Ernakulam Junction (South) | 05:00 | 09:45 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
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| Vehicle | Rs/Km | Estimate (Rs) |
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| Chevrolet Tavera A/C | 13 | 169 |
| Ford Endeavor | 35 | 455 |
| Ford Fiesta A/C | 18 | 234 |
| Ford Ikon A/C | 17 | 221 |
| Honda Accord | 55 | 715 |
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Kochi (Cochin) to Kovalam By Car/Taxi (189 Km)
| Vehicle | Approx. Fare/Km (Rs) | Approx. Cost (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Indica A/C | 10 | 1890 |
| Hyundai Santro A/C | 12 | 2268 |
| Toyota Qualis A/C | 12 | 2268 |
| Chevrolet Tavera A/C | 13 | 2457 |
| Mahindra Xylo A/C | 13 | 2457 |
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