Barmer to Kovalam
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Barmer, Rajasthan to Kovalam, Kerala.
Approx Distance: 2627 km
Approx Duration: 58.4 hrs
Route overview
Barmer to Kovalam is about 2627 km by road, roughly 58.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Barmer to Kovalam
About 53h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Barmer. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 45m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 438. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 588. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 738. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 45m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 876. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1026. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1176. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 45m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1314. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1464. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1614. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 45m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1751. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1901. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2051. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 45m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2189. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2339. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2489. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 45m of driving) — Arrive in Kovalam
By bus: Barmer to Kovalam
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Barmer. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Barmer. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Barmer → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~876 km Takes about 19h 28m. Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,500.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 876). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kovalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~876 km Takes about 19h 28m. Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,500.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1751). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kovalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Kovalam. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~876 km Takes about 19h 28m. Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,500.
- Arrive in Kovalam
By train: Barmer to Kovalam
The nearest railway stations are Barmer for Barmer and Trivandrum Central for Kovalam. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 54h 49m in total: Thar Link Express (14890) 08:21 PM Jasai to 11:33 PM Hanwant, then BIKANER - KOCHUVELI Express (16311) 01:57 AM Hanwant to 03:10 AM Kochuveli — change at Hanwant (about 2h 24m wait)
- With one change, 56h 40m in total: Barmer-Delhi MALANI Express (14662) 06:30 PM Barmer to 09:36 PM Luni Jn, then BIKANER - KOCHUVELI Express (16311) 02:06 AM Luni Jn to 03:10 AM Kochuveli — change at Luni Jn (about 4h 30m wait)
- With one change, 63h 50m in total: BARMER - GUWAHATI Exp (15631) 11:00 PM Barmer to 12:04 PM Bharatpur Jn, then CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) 04:08 PM Bharatpur Jn to 02:50 PM Kochuveli — change at Bharatpur Jn (about 4h 4m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2627 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,000 · Sedan ₹34,250 · SUV ₹44,810 · Innova / MUV ₹50,110 · Tempo Traveller ₹58,090
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,890 · AC Seater ₹4,730 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,200 · AC Sleeper ₹6,040 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,410
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,610 · Economy ₹2,660 · Third AC ₹3,710 · Second AC ₹5,280 · First AC ₹7,390
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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