There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Marthandam by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Trivandrum, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Standbus
5h 19m₹6,190–13,248Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kulitthuraitrain 20635 / ...
12h 14m₹380–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Marthandambus
14h 19m₹908–3,326Drive 712.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Marthandamcar 712.3 km
10h 39m₹8,034–11,604Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kulitthuraitrain
7h 23m₹8,580–18,338Bus via FlixBus Marthandam (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Marthandambus FlixBus IN5530
16h 45m₹1,008–3,527
Chennai to Marthandam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Marthandam is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Marthandam is to fly and bus which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Marthandam. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at Marthandam via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kulitthurai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between Chennai and Marthandam is 670 km. The road distance is 712.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Marthandam without a car is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Chennai to Marthandam, including transfers.
Chennai to Marthandam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Koyembedu station.
Chennai to Marthandam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Marthandam is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹3,400 and takes 14h 19m.
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, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu to Marthandam once daily. Tickets cost ₹900–3,300 and the journey takes 12h 42m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kulitthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kulitthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–210
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Marthandam
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Marthandam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Marthandam station.
Chennai to Marthandam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kulitthurai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Marthandam is 712 km. It takes approximately 10h 39m to drive from Chennai to Marthandam.
There are 712+ hotels available in Marthandam.