There are 5 ways to get from Kovalam to Mararikulam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mararikulamtrain 16604
3h 1m₹523–1,729Bus, 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 30m₹325–1,451Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Chertalabus
3h 8m₹887–1,248Drive 173.5 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Mararikulamcar 173.5 km
2h 46m₹1,980–2,860Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Mararikulamtaxi 173.5 km
2h 46m₹3,600–4,300
Kovalam to Mararikulam by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Mararikulam is to bus and train which costs ₹320 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Mararikulam is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Mararikulam. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Chertala via Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Mararikulam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Mararikulam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Kovalam and Mararikulam is 173 km. The road distance is 173.5 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Mararikulam without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Kovalam to Mararikulam, including transfers.
Kovalam to Mararikulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kovalam to Mararikulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Mararikulam is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Mararikulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mararikulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kovalam to Mararikulam via Trivandrum, Ambalapuzha, and Chertala in around 3h 8m.
- 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
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Chertala
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
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
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Booking & Getting There
Kovalam to Mararikulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kovalam to Mararikulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mararikulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Mararikulam is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Kovalam to Mararikulam.
There are 781+ hotels available in Mararikulam.