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Kovalam to Thekkady (Periyar) by bus or road
205 km by road. The cab is fastest at 4 h; the bus is cheapest, from ₹250 per person.
Thekkady (Periyar) to KovalamFastest
Cab
Private taxi / Innova
4 h door to door
Cheapest
Bus
KSRTC / private AC
from ₹250 per person
Best value
Bus
KSRTC / private AC
cheapest at mid fares among options within 1.5× the fastest time
Every option, compared
Door-to-door times (flight times include about three hours at the airports). Fares are typical ranges from budget to premium class.
| Mode | Service | Time | Fare | Overnight | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | KSRTC / private AC | 5 h | ₹250–₹720per person | No | Daily |
| Cab | Private taxi / Innova | 4 h | ₹3,900–₹6,000per car (up to 4) | No | Daily |
What it costs your group, one way
Fares × people; a cab is priced per car, one car per four people.
| Option | 2 people | 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Bus · KSRTC / private AC | ₹500–₹1,440 | ₹1,000–₹2,880 |
| Cab · Private taxi / Innova | ₹3,900–₹6,000 | ₹3,900–₹6,000 |
Once you’re in Thekkady (Periyar)
- Best time: October – June
- Typical stay: 3 days
- Railhead: Kottayam, 115 km
- Airport: Madurai Airport, 140 km
- On the ground: from ₹6,290 for two over 3 days — stay, food, local transport and entry, typical rates (not season-adjusted), excluding this journey.
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