Kovalam Travel - Nearest Airport, Station and driving distances

How to reach

By Air

The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, 14 km away to Kovalam. Many International Airlines are operating flights to and from here. Indian Airlines and Jetairways are operating domestic flights. There are direct flights to New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Banglore.

Trivandrum, 16 km away, is the closest airport. Hire a private taxi to reach Kovalam.

By Rail

Trivandrum Central Railway Station is the nearest railway station. From here trains are available to all major parts of India.

Trivandrum Central, 13 km, is the closest railway station. Cabs are available to reach Kovalam.

It lies at the junction of four National Highways - No. 7, 17, 45 and 47.

Railway Stations

Kovalam Railway Station is 14 km from the nearest railway station.The Trivandrum Central Railway Station is the nearest Railway Station from Kovalam beach. The city is also easily accessible by road.

Road

Kovalam is about 16 kms from Tiruvanthapuram and you can hire a private vehicle or head out in a taxi. Buses also ply every hour from Tiruvanthapuram.

Bus Stand

The bus stand is located just outside the gate of the Ashok Hotel, next to Kovalam Beach. Getting to Kovalam usually means first passing through Thiruvananthapuram. From Thiruvananthapuram, buses (Rs 4) depart every 40 minutes from the Fort Bus Depot on MG Rd, opposite the Hotel Luciya Continental (bus #9D or #111).

Arrival and departure. Bus or taxi from Thiruvanathapuram.