Coimbatore to Kovalam
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Kerala.
Approx Distance: 383 km
Approx Duration: 8.5 hrs
Route overview
Coimbatore to Kovalam is about 383 km by road, roughly 8.5 hours of travel time. The road passes near Munnar and Pathanamthitta.
By car: Coimbatore to Kovalam
About 8h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Coimbatore. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Munnar. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Punalur. About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 83 km (about 1h 40m of driving) — Arrive in Kovalam
By bus: Coimbatore to Kovalam
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Coimbatore. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Coimbatore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Coimbatore → Kovalam. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~383 km Takes about 8h 31m. Tentative fare ₹420–₹1,120. Usual tea/meal halts: Idukki (~170 km).
- Arrive in Kovalam
By train: Coimbatore to Kovalam
The nearest railway stations are Coimbatore North for Coimbatore and Trivandrum Central for Kovalam. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- BANGALORE - KOCHUVELI Exp (16315) — departs 12:13 AM from Coimbatore North, arrives 09:25 AM at Kochuveli, 9h 12m
- Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail (12623) — departs 02:35 AM from Irugur, arrives 10:53 AM at Trivandrum Pettai, 8h 18m
- Yesvantapur Kochuveli Garib Rath Express (12257) — departs 03:49 AM from Coimbatore North, arrives 12:40 PM at Kochuveli, 8h 51m
- Kerala Express (12626) — departs 05:07 AM from Coimbatore North, arrives 01:48 PM at Trivandrum Pettai, 8h 41m
- Himsagar Express (16318) — departs 09:58 AM from Coimbatore North, arrives 06:48 PM at Trivandrum Pettai, 8h 50m
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 383 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,310 · Sedan ₹5,080 · SUV ₹6,660 · Innova / MUV ₹7,480 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,730
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹420 · AC Seater ₹690 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹610 · AC Sleeper ₹880 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,120
- Train: Sleeper ₹260 · Economy ₹410 · Third AC ₹570 · Second AC ₹800 · First AC ₹1,100
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
More routes from Coimbatore
- Coimbatore to Coonoor
- Coimbatore to Ooty
- Coimbatore to Palani
- Coimbatore to Athirappilly
- Coimbatore to Bandipur
- Coimbatore to Munnar
- Coimbatore to Kodaikanal
- Coimbatore to BR Hills
- Coimbatore to Wayanad
- Coimbatore to Kabini
More routes to Kovalam
- Thiruvananthapuram to Kovalam
- Nagercoil to Kovalam
- Kollam to Kovalam
- Tirunelveli to Kovalam
- Pathanamthitta to Kovalam
- Thoothukudi to Kovalam
- Alappuzha to Kovalam
- Kottayam to Kovalam
- Sivakasi to Kovalam
- Idukki to Kovalam
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