There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Marari Beach by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Marari Beachtaxi
3h 50m₹7,230–11,638Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Mararikulamtrain 13351
14h 16m₹592–3,129Train via Cherthala
- Take the train from Perambur to Cherthalatrain 22642
12h 14m₹785–3,313Bus via Aluva
- Take the bus from Chennai to Aluvabus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Aluva to Cherthalabus
13h 35m₹1,375–3,299Drive 700.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Marari Beachcar 700.3 km
10h 17m₹6,807–9,832Bus
- Take the bus from Vadalapani to Cherthalabus
18h 6m₹1,520–3,861
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Marari Beach is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹3,200 and takes 14h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Marari Beach is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Marari Beach. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Cherthala via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Marari Beach. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Cherthala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between Chennai and Marari Beach is 602 km. The road distance is 700.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Marari Beach without a car is to train via Cherthala which takes 12h 14m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Chennai to Marari Beach, including transfers.
Chennai to Marari Beach bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Marari Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Marari Beach is to train via Cherthala which takes 12h 14m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Aluva, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,300 and takes 13h 35m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Marari Beach, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Cherthala twice a week. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Marari Beach via Aluva, Aluva, and Cherthala in around 13h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
Train from Chennai Central to Mararikulam
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Chennai to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Phone
- 044 24797310
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jayavin Travels
Bus from Chennai to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,700
- Schedules at
- Jayavin Travels
- Website
- Shri Abinesh Roadways
Bus from Chennai to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shri Abinesh Roadways
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Chennai to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Chennai to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Website
- Oneness Tours And Travels
Bus from Chennai to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Oneness Tours And Travels
- Website
- Kerala Express
Bus from Chennai to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Kerala Express
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Aluva to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹65–140
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Vadalapani to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–3,300
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–2,100
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Marari Beach bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Aluva station.
Chennai to Marari Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cherthala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Marari Beach is 700 km. It takes approximately 10h 17m to drive from Chennai to Marari Beach.
There are 785+ hotels available in Marari Beach.





















