There are 6 ways to get from Aluva to Marthandam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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 Aluva to Kulitthuraitrain 16128 / ...
5h 18m₹200–1,600Bus via Cherthala
- Take the bus from Aluva to Cherthalabus
- Take the bus from Chertala to Kazhakkottambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakootam to Marthandambus
5h 54m₹1,488–3,120Drive 263.5 km
- Drive from Aluva to Marthandamcar 263.5 km
3h 55m₹2,993–4,323Taxi
- Take the taxi from Aluva to Marthandamtaxi 263.5 km
3h 55m₹6,000–7,500Fly, bus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Standbus
5h 14m₹6,220–17,270Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Trivendrumbus
7h 20m₹838–2,255
Aluva to Marthandam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aluva to Marthandam is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Aluva to Marthandam is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Aluva to Marthandam. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Marthandam via Chertala and Kazhakootam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aluva and arriving at Kulitthurai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Aluva and Marthandam is 264 km. The road distance is 263.5 km.
The best way to get from Aluva to Marthandam without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
The train from Aluva to Kulitthurai takes 5h 18m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Aluva to Marthandam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Aluva station.
Aluva to Marthandam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Aluva to Marthandam is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Cherthala, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,200 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Aluva, India and Marthandam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Aluva to Kulitthurai twice daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aluva to Marthandam via Cherthala, Chertala, Kazhakkottam, and Kazhakootam in around 5h 54m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Kulitthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Aluva to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹65–140
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chertala to Kazhakkottam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–280
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Aluva to Marthandam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Cherthala station.
Aluva to Marthandam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kulitthurai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aluva to Marthandam is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Aluva to Marthandam.
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