There are 5 ways to get from Mamallapuram to Kovalam by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
4h 41m₹6,545–14,263Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Puducherrybus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Nellaibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai to FlixBus Kovalambus
16h 59m₹1,382–4,765Train
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
12h 47m₹1,713–4,492Drive 687.1 km
- Drive from Mamallapuram to Kovalamcar 687.1 km
10h 27m₹7,691–11,109Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mamallapuram to Kovalamtaxi 687.1 km
10h 27m₹12,000–15,000
Mamallapuram to Kovalam by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mamallapuram to Kovalam is to train which costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,500 and takes 12h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Mamallapuram to Kovalam is to bus and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mamallapuram to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Mahabalipuram and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam via Pondicherry and FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Mamallapuram to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Neyyattinkara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
The distance between Mamallapuram and Kovalam is 695 km. The road distance is 687.1 km.
The best way to get from Mamallapuram to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 12h 47m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,500.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Mamallapuram to Kovalam, including transfers.
Mamallapuram to Kovalam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Mahabalipuram station.
Mamallapuram to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Mamallapuram to Kovalam is to train which takes 12h 47m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,800 and takes 16h 59m.
What companies run services between Mamallapuram, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Neyyattinkara twice daily. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mahabalipuram to FlixBus Kovalam via Puducherry, Pondicherry, Nellai, and FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai in around 16h 59m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Mahabalipuram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹248–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Nellai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,700
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹700–2,700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–700
- Website
- FlixBus India
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Booking & Getting There
Mamallapuram to Kovalam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Mamallapuram to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mamallapuram to Kovalam is 687 km. It takes approximately 10h 27m to drive from Mamallapuram to Kovalam.
There are 781+ hotels available in Kovalam.