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How to get fromMamallapuram to Kovalamby bus, plane, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Mamallapuram to Kovalam by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    4h 31m
    ₹6,044–10,763

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chengalpattu to Neyyattinkaratrain train 16127 / ...
    13h 31m
    ₹1,713–4,492

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Tiruchirapallibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus bus
    14h 11m

  4. Drive 687.2 km

    1. Drive from Mamallapuram to Kovalamcar car 687.2 km
    10h 27m
    ₹7,729–11,164

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mamallapuram to Kovalamtaxi taxi 687.2 km
    10h 27m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  6. Bus via Salem

    1. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Salembus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus bus
    16h 27m

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,806Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 695 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mahabalipuram to Kovalam, Kerala via Tiruchirapalli, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 14h 11m.

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