There are 6 ways to get from Marari Beach to Kovalam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus
2h 43m₹929–1,315Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Mararikulam to Varkalatrain 16341
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
4h 28m₹537–1,706Train
- Take the train from Mararikulam to Trivandrum Petttrain 16341
3h 12m₹837–2,156Drive 172.1 km
- Drive from Marari Beach to Kovalamcar 172.1 km
2h 45m₹1,929–2,786Taxi
- Take the taxi from Marari Beach to Kovalamtaxi 172.1 km
2h 45m₹3,500–4,300Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Marari Beach to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
2h 15m₹8,222–19,670
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marari Beach to Kovalam is to train and bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,800 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Marari Beach to Kovalam is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 15m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Marari Beach to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Trivandrum via Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Marari Beach to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Mararikulam and arriving at Trivandrum Pett via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Marari Beach and Kovalam is 185 km. The road distance is 172.1 km.
The best way to get from Marari Beach to Kovalam without a car is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹900 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Marari Beach to Kovalam, including transfers.
Marari Beach to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ambalapuzha station.
Marari Beach to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mararikulam station.
The best way to get from Marari Beach to Kovalam is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹900 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,200 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Marari Beach, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹100–250 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Mararikulam to Trivandrum Pett once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mararikulam to Trivandrum Pett
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Mararikulam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- 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 Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–4,300
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Booking & Getting There
Marari Beach to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum station.
Marari Beach to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Trivandrum Pett station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marari Beach to Kovalam is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Marari Beach to Kovalam.
There are 789+ hotels available in Kovalam.