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How to get fromChennai to Marthandamby plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Marthandam by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Standbus bus
    5h 29m
    ₹6,190–13,248

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kulitthuraitrain train 20635 / ...
    12h 14m
    ₹380–2,900

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Marthandambus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    12h 55m
    ₹600–1,400

  4. Drive  712.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Marthandamcar car 712.3 km
    10h 39m
    ₹7,992–11,544

  5. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kulitthuraitrain train
    7h 23m
    ₹8,580–17,338

  6. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Marthandamtaxi taxi
    6h 53m
    ₹11,030–17,538

  7. Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Marthandambus bus FlixBus IN5530
    16h 45m
    ₹1,008–3,527

Chennai to Marthandam by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration12h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket₹380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 670.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Marthandam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kulitthurai twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 14m. Alternatively, SBM Traansport operates a bus from Chennai to Marthandam hourly, and the journey takes 12h 55m. 10 other operators also service this route.

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