There are 7 ways to get from Marthandam to Aluva by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Thiruvananthapuram
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aluvatrain 12076 / ...
5h 20m₹310–2,426Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kulitthurai to Aluvatrain 16382 / ...
5h 55m₹200–1,600Bus via Cherthala
- Take the bus from Marthandam to Kazhakootambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakkottam to Chertalabus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Aluvabus
5h 38m₹1,540–3,074Drive 260.7 km
- Drive from Marthandam to Aluvacar 260.7 km
3h 58m₹2,539–3,667Taxi
- Take the taxi from Marthandam to Aluvataxi 260.7 km
3h 58m₹5,500–7,500Bus, fly
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypassbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
3h 38m₹6,215–17,913Bus
- Take the bus from Trivendrum to Aluvabus
7h 25m₹859–2,291
Marthandam to Aluva by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marthandam to Aluva is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Marthandam to Aluva is to bus and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Marthandam to Aluva. However, there are services departing from Marthandam and arriving at Aluva via Kazhakkottam and Cherthala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kulitthurai and arriving at Aluva. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Marthandam and Aluva is 263 km. The road distance is 260.7 km.
The best way to get from Marthandam to Aluva without a car is to train via Thiruvananthapuram which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Marthandam to Aluva, including transfers.
Marthandam to Aluva bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Trivendrum station.
Marthandam to Aluva train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Marthandam to Aluva is to train via Thiruvananthapuram which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Cherthala, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,100 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Marthandam, India and Aluva, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aluva hourly. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marthandam to Aluva via Kazhakootam, Kazhakkottam, Chertala, and Cherthala in around 5h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Kulitthurai to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Marthandam to Kazhakootam
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,700
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kazhakkottam to Chertala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–280
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Cherthala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–220
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Trivendrum to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
Best Track
- Phone
- +91 45 22 66 69 99
- Website
- besttrack.in
Yellow Cabs India
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Booking & Getting There
Marthandam to Aluva bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Aluva station.
Marthandam to Aluva train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marthandam to Aluva is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Marthandam to Aluva.
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