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How to get fromMarthandam to Chennaiby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Marthandam to Chennai by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Trivandrum, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypassbus bus
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    4h 38m
    ₹6,194–13,253

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kulitthurai to Chennai Egmoretrain train 20636 / ...
    13h 14m
    ₹380–2,900

  3. Bus via Koyembedu

    1. Take the bus from Marthandam to Koyembedubus bus
    12h 28m
    ₹929–3,275

  4. Drive  716.7 km

    1. Drive from Marthandam to Chennaicar car 716.7 km
    10h 38m
    ₹8,042–11,616

  5. Bus to Tuticorin Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Marthandam to Nellaibus bus
    2. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    5h 31m
    ₹9,067–18,302

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Marthandam to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    12h 45m
    ₹600–1,400

Marthandam to Chennai by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration13h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket₹380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 671.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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.

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