There are 5 ways to get from Sankarankovil to Marthandam by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4430
3h 39m₹1,368–2,051Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sankarankovil to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 06109
8h 21m₹301–2,328Train via Virudhunagar
- Take the train from Sankarankovil to Virudunagar Jntrain 06030 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Kulitthuraitrain 16127 / ...
6h 21m₹318–2,559Drive 163.9 km
- Drive from Sankarankovil to Marthandamcar 163.9 km
2h 37m₹1,603–2,316Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sankarankovil to Marthandamtaxi 163.9 km
2h 37m₹3,800–4,600
Sankarankovil to Marthandam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sankarankovil to Marthandam is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Sankarankovil to Marthandam is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Sankarankovil to Marthandam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Stand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Sankarankovil to Marthandam. However, there are services departing from Sankarankovil and arriving at Kulitthurai via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Sankarankovil and Marthandam is 200 km. The road distance is 163.9 km.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Marthandam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Sankarankovil to Marthandam, including transfers.
Sankarankovil to Marthandam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass station.
Sankarankovil to Marthandam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sankarankovil station.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Marthandam is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhunagar, which costs ₹310 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Sankarankovil, India and Marthandam, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Stand 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹310–800 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sankarankovil to Kulitthurai via Virudunagar Jn in around 6h 21m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sankarankovil to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Kulitthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Sankarankovil to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹310–800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
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Booking & Getting There
Sankarankovil to Marthandam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Stand station.
Sankarankovil to Marthandam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sankarankovil to Marthandam is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Sankarankovil to Marthandam.
There are 57+ hotels available in Marthandam.