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How to get fromKovalam to Marari Beachby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kovalam to Marari Beach by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus bus
    2h 43m
    ₹940–1,318

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus bus FlixBus IN5530
    2. Take the train from Varkala to Mararikulamtrain train 16604
    4h 32m
    ₹535–1,711

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mararikulamtrain train 16604
    3h 4m
    ₹733–1,989

  4. Drive  172 km

    1. Drive from Kovalam to Marari Beachcar car 172 km
    2h 44m
    ₹1,940–2,803

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kovalam to Marari Beachtaxi taxi 172 km
    2h 44m
    ₹3,500–4,300

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  • Distance: 184.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Marari Beach, India?

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹100–250 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mararikulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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