There are 6 ways to get from Marthandam to Cherthala by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Kadinamkulam
best- Take the bus from Marthandam to Kazhakootambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakkottam to Chertalabus
3h 31m₹1,470–2,924Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kulitthurai to Cherthalatrain 16127
4h 5m₹180–1,400Drive 211 km
- Drive from Marthandam to Cherthalacar 211 km
3h 17m₹2,064–2,982Taxi
- Take the taxi from Marthandam to Cherthalataxi 211 km
3h 17m₹4,800–6,000Bus, fly, taxi
- 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
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Cherthalataxi
4h 24m₹8,165–18,113Bus
- Take the bus from Marthandam to Trivandrumbus 783Ns
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Cherthalabus
6h 17m₹242–1,213
Marthandam to Cherthala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marthandam to Cherthala is to bus which costs ₹240 - ₹1,300 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Marthandam to Cherthala is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Marthandam to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Marthandam and arriving at Chertala via Kazhakkottam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kulitthurai and arriving at Cherthala. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Marthandam and Cherthala is 219 km. The road distance is 211 km.
The best way to get from Marthandam to Cherthala without a car is to bus via Kadinamkulam which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Marthandam to Cherthala, including transfers.
Marthandam to Cherthala bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Marthandam station.
Marthandam to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kulitthurai station.
The best way to get from Marthandam to Cherthala is to bus via Kadinamkulam which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Marthandam, India and Cherthala, India?
You can take a bus from Marthandam to Chertala via Kazhakootam and Kazhakkottam in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kulitthurai to Cherthala once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kulitthurai to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- 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 Trivandrum to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–600
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹360–600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–220
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Marthandam to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹30–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–6,000
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Marthandam to Cherthala bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Kazhakootam station.
Marthandam to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cherthala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marthandam to Cherthala is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Marthandam to Cherthala.
There are 699+ hotels available in Cherthala.