There are 4 ways to get from Alappuzha to Marthandam by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Kulitthuraitrain 16128
3h 38m₹170–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Kazhakkottambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakootam to Marthandambus
4h 4m₹1,469–3,019Drive 189.2 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Marthandamcar 189.2 km
3h₹2,160–3,120Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Marthandamtaxi 189.2 km
3h₹4,300–5,500
Alappuzha to Marthandam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Marthandam is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Marthandam is to drive which takes 3h and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Marthandam. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Marthandam via Ambalapuzha and Kazhakootam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Kulitthurai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Marthandam is 186 km. The road distance is 189.2 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Marthandam without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
The train from Alappuzha to Kulitthurai takes 3h 38m including transfers and departs once daily.
Alappuzha to Marthandam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ambalapuzha station.
Alappuzha to Marthandam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Marthandam is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,100 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Marthandam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Kulitthurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alappuzha to Marthandam via Ambalapuzha, Kazhakkottam, and Kazhakootam in around 4h 4m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Kulitthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Kazhakkottam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Marthandam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kazhakkottam station.
Alappuzha to Marthandam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kulitthurai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Marthandam is 189 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Alappuzha to Marthandam.
There are 704+ hotels available in Marthandam.