There are 6 ways to get from Marakkanam to Kovalam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilaibus
6h 13m₹1,674–3,060Train
- Take the train from Melmaruvattur to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
12h 32m₹1,809–4,518Drive 637.1 km
- Drive from Marakkanam to Kovalamcar 637.1 km
9h 42m₹7,234–10,449Taxi
- Take the taxi from Marakkanam to Kovalamtaxi 637.1 km
9h 42m₹11,000–14,000Fly from Pondicherry
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
6h 55m₹12,929–27,143Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Marakkanam Bypass to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
5h 6m₹6,595–14,304
Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marakkanam to Kovalam is to bus which costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,100 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Marakkanam to Kovalam is to bus and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Marakkanam to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Jipmer and arriving at Kaliyakkavilai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Marakkanam to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Melmaruvattur and arriving at Neyyattinkara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
The distance between Marakkanam and Kovalam is 649 km. The road distance is 637.1 km.
The best way to get from Marakkanam to Kovalam without a car is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Marakkanam to Kovalam, including transfers.
Marakkanam to Kovalam bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Jipmer station.
Marakkanam to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Melmaruvattur station.
The best way to get from Marakkanam to Kovalam is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,600 and takes 12h 32m, you could also fly, which costs ₹12,000 - ₹28,000 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Marakkanam, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
Parveen Travels operates a bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilai once daily. Tickets cost ₹650–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 8m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Melmaruvattur to Neyyattinkara twice daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 39m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–26,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–26,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–26,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Melmaruvattur to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,800
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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Booking & Getting There
Marakkanam to Kovalam bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Kaliyakkavilai station.
Marakkanam to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marakkanam to Kovalam is 637 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Marakkanam to Kovalam.
There are 815+ hotels available in Kovalam.