There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Marthandam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Kulitthuraitrain 16318 / ...
4h 50m₹180–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
5h 39m₹301–1,452Drive 189.7 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Marthandamcar 189.7 km
2h 49m₹2,134–3,082Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Marthandamtaxi 189.7 km
2h 49m₹4,300–5,500Bus via Marthandam
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Marthandambus 783Ns
5h 50m₹211–1,152
Kottayam to Marthandam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Marthandam is to bus via Marthandam which costs ₹210 - ₹1,200 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Marthandam is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Marthandam. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Kulitthurai. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Kottayam and Marthandam is 198 km. The road distance is 189.7 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Marthandam without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Kottayam to Kulitthurai takes 4h 50m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Kottayam to Marthandam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Marthandam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Marthandam is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹300 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Marthandam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Kulitthurai 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–500 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Kulitthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–500
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹310–500
Bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–500
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹310–500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Trivandrum to Marthandam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹30–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Marthandam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Kottayam to Marthandam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kulitthurai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Marthandam is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Kottayam to Marthandam.
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