There are 7 ways to get from Kakkanad 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 Ernakulam Jn to Kulitthuraitrain 16128
4h 51m₹563–1,941Train via Tripunitura
cheapest- Take the train from Tripunitura to Kulitthuraitrain 16649
5h 9m₹534–2,007Bus via Cherthala
- Take the bus from Vytilla Hub to Cherthalabus
- Take the bus from Chertala to Kazhakkottambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakootam to Marthandambus
5h 48m₹1,779–5,257Drive 250.3 km
- Drive from Kakkanad to Marthandamcar 250.3 km
3h 43m₹2,806–4,053Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kakkanad to Marthandamtaxi 250.3 km
3h 43m₹5,500–7,000Fly, 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
4h₹6,992–18,194Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamassery to Trivendrumbus
7h 16m₹1,123–2,672
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kakkanad to Marthandam is to train via Tripunitura which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kakkanad to Marthandam is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kakkanad to Marthandam. However, there are services departing from Vytilla Hub and arriving at Marthandam via Chertala and Kazhakootam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Kakkanad to Marthandam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kulitthurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Kakkanad and Marthandam is 254 km. The road distance is 250.3 km.
The best way to get from Kakkanad to Marthandam without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Kakkanad to Marthandam, including transfers.
Kakkanad to Marthandam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Vytilla Hub station.
Kakkanad to Marthandam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kakkanad to Marthandam is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Cherthala, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹5,500 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Kakkanad, India and Marthandam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kulitthurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kakkanad to Marthandam via Vytilla Hub, Cherthala, Chertala, Kazhakkottam, and Kazhakootam in around 5h 48m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kulitthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Tripunitura to Kulitthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Vytilla Hub to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹40–120
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chertala to Kazhakkottam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–280
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Vytilla Hub to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,900
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalamassery to Trivendrum
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kazhakootam to Marthandam
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,700
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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
Kakkanad to Marthandam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Cherthala station.
Kakkanad to Marthandam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kulitthurai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kakkanad to Marthandam is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Kakkanad to Marthandam.
There are 711+ hotels available in Marthandam.