There are 6 ways to get from Marthandam to Chennai by bus, plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Trivandrum, fly
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypassbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
4h 33m₹6,194–13,253Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kulitthurai to Chennai Egmoretrain 20636 / ...
13h 14m₹380–2,900Bus via Koyembedu
- Take the bus from Marthandam to Koyembedubus
12h 28m₹929–3,275Drive 716.7 km
- Drive from Marthandam to Chennaicar 716.7 km
10h 38m₹8,010–11,570Bus to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Marthandam to Nellaibus
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
5h 26m₹8,567–18,302Bus
- Take the bus from Marthandam to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
13h 5m
Marthandam to Chennai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marthandam to Chennai is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Marthandam to Chennai is to bus and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹14,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Marthandam and arriving at Chennai. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kulitthurai and arriving at Chennai Egmore. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 14m.
The distance between Marthandam and Chennai is 671 km. The road distance is 716.7 km.
The best way to get from Marthandam to Chennai without a car is to bus via Koyembedu which takes 12h 28m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Marthandam to Chennai, including transfers.
Marthandam to Chennai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Marthandam station.
Marthandam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kulitthurai station.
The best way to get from Marthandam to Chennai is to bus via Koyembedu which takes 12h 28m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 14m.
What companies run services between Marthandam, India and Chennai, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Marthandam to Koyembedu once daily. Tickets cost ₹900–3,300 and the journey takes 11h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kulitthurai to Chennai Egmore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 14m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kulitthurai to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–220
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Marthandam to Koyembedu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹900–3,300
Bus from Marthandam to Nellai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Marthandam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Marthandam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
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Booking & Getting There
Marthandam to Chennai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Marthandam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marthandam to Chennai is 717 km. It takes approximately 10h 38m to drive from Marthandam to Chennai.
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