There are 6 ways to get from Palakkad to Marthandam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Palakkad to Kulitthuraitrain 16318
7h 41m₹250–2,000Bus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Kazhakottambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakootam to Marthandambus
8h 13m₹2,118–4,855Drive 375 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Marthandamcar 375 km
5h 31m₹4,192–6,055Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Marthandamtaxi 375 km
5h 31m₹8,000–10,000Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Standbus
5h 6m₹8,667–21,173Bus via Cherthala
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Cherthalabus
- Take the bus from Chertala to Kazhakkottambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakootam to Marthandambus
8h 24m₹1,644–3,281
Palakkad to Marthandam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Marthandam is to train which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Marthandam is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Palakkad to Marthandam. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Marthandam via Kazhakootam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palakkad and arriving at Kulitthurai. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Palakkad and Marthandam is 407 km. The road distance is 375 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Marthandam without a car is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000.
The train from Palakkad to Kulitthurai takes 7h 41m including transfers and departs once a week.
Palakkad to Marthandam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Palakkad station.
Palakkad to Marthandam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkad station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Marthandam is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,100 - ₹4,900 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Marthandam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Kulitthurai once a week. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palakkad to Marthandam via Kazhakottam and Kazhakootam in around 8h 13m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palakkad to Kulitthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Palakkad to Kazhakottam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kazhakootam to Marthandam
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,700
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kazhakootam to Marthandam
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,700
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–210
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–310
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chertala to Kazhakkottam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–280
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–10,000
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
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Booking & Getting There
Palakkad to Marthandam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kazhakottam station.
Palakkad to Marthandam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kulitthurai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Marthandam is 375 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Palakkad to Marthandam.
There are 666+ hotels available in Marthandam.