There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Marthandam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kulitthuraitrain 16128
4h 48m₹505–1,872Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kazhakkoottambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakootam to Marthandambus
5h 39m₹1,844–3,401Drive 243 km
- Drive from Kochi to Marthandamcar 243 km
3h 46m₹2,774–4,007Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Marthandamtaxi 243 km
3h 46m₹5,500–7,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Marthandam is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹1,900 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Marthandam is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Marthandam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Marthandam via Kazhakootam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Marthandam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kulitthurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Kochi and Marthandam is 251 km. The road distance is 243 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Marthandam without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Kochi to Marthandam, including transfers.
Kochi to Marthandam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Marthandam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Marthandam is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,400 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Kochi, 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 Kochi to Marthandam via Ernakulam, Kazhakkoottam, and Kazhakootam in around 5h 39m.
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kazhakkoottam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–330
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper
- ₹270–330
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- 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
Kochi to Marthandam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kazhakkoottam station.
Kochi to Marthandam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kulitthurai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Marthandam is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Kochi to Marthandam.
There are 704+ hotels available in Marthandam.