The railway station at Kovilpatti is served by the Southern Railways. Bangalore Express, Chennai Egmore-Guruvayur Express, Nagercoil-Coimbatore Passenger,
Nellai Express,
Pearl City Express, Nagercoil Express, Madurai Passenger, Ananthapuri Express and Tuticorin Express pass through this station. Computerized reservation facility provided. Traveling south-east, Tuticorin is the nearest major railhead. Madurai Airport is the nearest airport.
