There are 6 ways to get from Marthandam to Tambaram 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 8m₹6,265–14,063Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kulitthurai to Tambaramtrain 20636 / ...
11h 57m₹370–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Marthandam to Perungalathurbus
11h 20m₹900–3,300Drive 686.5 km
- Drive from Marthandam to Tambaramcar 686.5 km
10h 14m₹7,794–11,258Bus to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Marthandam to Nellaibus
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
4h 55m₹9,138–21,112Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Take the bus from Marthandam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Marthandam - Chennai
14h 47m₹755–2,300
Marthandam to Tambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marthandam to Tambaram is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹2,900 and takes 11h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Marthandam to Tambaram is to bus and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Marthandam and arriving at Perungalathur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kulitthurai and arriving at Tambaram. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between Marthandam and Tambaram is 666 km. The road distance is 686.5 km.
The best way to get from Marthandam to Tambaram without a car is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Marthandam to Tambaram, including transfers.
Marthandam to Tambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Marthandam station.
Marthandam to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kulitthurai station.
The best way to get from Marthandam to Tambaram is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹370 - ₹2,900 and takes 11h 57m.
What companies run services between Marthandam, India and Tambaram, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Marthandam to Perungalathur once daily. Tickets cost ₹900–3,300 and the journey takes 11h 20m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kulitthurai to Tambaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 11h 57m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kulitthurai to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Marthandam to Tambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Perungalathur station.
Marthandam to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marthandam to Tambaram is 686 km. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Marthandam to Tambaram.
There are 1205+ hotels available in Tambaram.









