There are 6 ways to get from Mararikulam to Kovalam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chertala to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus
3h 8m₹874–1,248Train, 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 26m₹321–1,404Train
- Take the train from Mararikulam to Trivandrum Petttrain 16341
3h 9m₹625–1,860Drive 173.6 km
- Drive from Mararikulam to Kovalamcar 173.6 km
2h 47m₹1,934–2,793Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mararikulam to Kovalamtaxi 173.6 km
2h 47m₹3,600–4,300Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Mararikulam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
2h 10m₹8,190–20,633
Mararikulam to Kovalam by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mararikulam to Kovalam is to train and bus which costs ₹320 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Mararikulam to Kovalam is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 10m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mararikulam to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Chertala and arriving at Trivandrum via Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Mararikulam to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Mararikulam and arriving at Trivandrum Pett via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Mararikulam and Kovalam is 204 km. The road distance is 173.6 km.
The best way to get from Mararikulam to Kovalam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Mararikulam to Kovalam, including transfers.
Mararikulam to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Chertala station.
Mararikulam to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mararikulam station.
The best way to get from Mararikulam to Kovalam is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Mararikulam, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
You can take a vehicle from Mararikulam to Kovalam via Chertala, Ambalapuzha, and Trivandrum in around 3h 8m. 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
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- 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 Chertala to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- 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 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–4,300
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Booking & Getting There
Mararikulam to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Mararikulam to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Trivandrum Pett station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mararikulam to Kovalam is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Mararikulam to Kovalam.
There are 766+ hotels available in Kovalam.