There are 5 ways to get from Marthandam to Karakulam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Line 16366 train
best- Take the train from Kulitthurai to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16366 / ...
1h 4m₹460–1,336Bus via Marthandam
cheapest- Take the bus from Marthandam to Trivandrumbus 783Ns
1h 25m₹372–1,023Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoorbus FlixBus IN4430
1h 25m₹489–591Drive 47.3 km
- Drive from Marthandam to Karakulamcar 47.3 km
47 min₹532–768Taxi
- Take the taxi from Marthandam to Karakulamtaxi 47.3 km
47 min₹1,200–1,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marthandam to Karakulam is to bus via Marthandam which costs ₹370 - ₹1,100 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Marthandam to Karakulam is to drive which takes 47 min and costs ₹500 - ₹800.
No, there is no direct bus from Marthandam to Karakulam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Stand and arriving at FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Marthandam to Karakulam. However, there are services departing from Kulitthurai and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Marthandam and Karakulam is 49 km. The road distance is 47.3 km.
The best way to get from Marthandam to Karakulam without a car is to line 16366 train which takes 1h 4m and costs ₹460 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Marthandam to Karakulam, including transfers.
Marthandam to Karakulam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Stand station.
Marthandam to Karakulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kulitthurai station.
The best way to get from Marthandam to Karakulam is to line 16366 train which takes 1h 4m and costs ₹460 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹480 - ₹600 and takes 1h 25m.
What companies run services between Marthandam, India and Karakulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kulitthurai to Thiruvananthapuram Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹120–950 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor twice daily. Tickets cost ₹150–200 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kulitthurai to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–200
- 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
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–1,500
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 Karakulam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor station.
Marthandam to Karakulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marthandam to Karakulam is 47 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Marthandam to Karakulam.
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