There are 6 ways to get from Kovalam to Marari Beach by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
2h 43m₹940–1,318Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the train from Varkala to Mararikulamtrain 16604
4h 32m₹535–1,711Train
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mararikulamtrain 16604
3h 4m₹733–1,989Drive 172 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Marari Beachcar 172 km
2h 44m₹1,923–2,777Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Marari Beachtaxi 172 km
2h 44m₹3,500–4,300Fly, taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Marari Beachtaxi
2h 14m₹8,164–19,649
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Marari Beach is to bus and train which costs ₹500 - ₹1,800 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Marari Beach is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 14m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Marari Beach. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Alappuzha via Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Marari Beach. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Mararikulam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Kovalam and Marari Beach is 184 km. The road distance is 172 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Marari Beach without a car is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹900 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Kovalam to Marari Beach, including transfers.
Kovalam to Marari Beach bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kovalam to Marari Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Marari Beach is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹900 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,000 and takes 3h 4m.
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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mararikulam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Varkala to Mararikulam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–4,300
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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
Kovalam to Marari Beach bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kovalam to Marari Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mararikulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Marari Beach is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Kovalam to Marari Beach.
There are 774+ hotels available in Marari Beach.