There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Marthandam by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Kulitthuraitrain 16649 / ...
3h 59m₹180–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Marthandambus 783Ns
5h 50m₹211–1,152Drive 189.7 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Marthandamcar 189.7 km
2h 49m₹2,148–3,102Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Marthandamtaxi 189.7 km
2h 49m₹4,300–5,500Bus via FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Stand
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4430
6h 6m₹331–692
Kottayam to Marthandam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Marthandam is to bus 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 Marthandam via Trivandrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Kulitthurai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 59m.
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 3h 59m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Kottayam to Kulitthurai takes 3h 59m including transfers and departs once daily.
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 3h 59m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹210 - ₹1,200 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Marthandam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Kulitthurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Marthandam via Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal and Trivandrum in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Kulitthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–500
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹310–500
Bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–500
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹310–500
- 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.
There are 708+ hotels available in Marthandam.