There are 5 ways to get from Marthandam to Thenmala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 16366 train, train
best- Take the train from Kulitthurai to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tenmalaitrain
5h 2m₹380–2,926Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Kottakarrabus
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Thenmalabus
5h 50m₹234–462Drive 102.2 km
- Drive from Marthandam to Thenmalacar 102.2 km
1h 32m₹1,161–1,677Taxi
- Take the taxi from Marthandam to Thenmalataxi 102.2 km
1h 32m₹2,400–3,000Train
- Take the train from Kulitthurai to Punalurtrain 16729
6h 31m₹270–2,123
Marthandam to Thenmala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marthandam to Thenmala is to bus which costs ₹230 - ₹470 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Marthandam to Thenmala is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Marthandam to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Stand and arriving at Thenmala via Trivandrum and Kottakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Marthandam to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Kulitthurai and arriving at Tenmalai via Thiruvananthapuram Central and Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Marthandam and Thenmala is 167 km. The road distance is 102.2 km.
The best way to get from Marthandam to Thenmala without a car is to line 16366 train and train which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Marthandam to Thenmala, including transfers.
Marthandam to Thenmala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Marthandam to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kulitthurai station.
The best way to get from Marthandam to Thenmala is to line 16366 train and train which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹230 - ₹470 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Marthandam, India and Thenmala, India?
You can take a train from Kulitthurai to Tenmalai via Thiruvananthapuram Central and Kollam Jn in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Stand to Thenmala via FlixBus Nagercoil - Azhagiyamandapam, Trivandrum, and Kottakkara in around 5h 50m.
- 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
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kulitthurai to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Kottakarra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottakkara to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–3,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Marthandam to Thenmala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottakarra station.
Marthandam to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marthandam to Thenmala is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Marthandam to Thenmala.
There are 57+ hotels available in Thenmala.