There are 7 ways to get from Virudhachalam to Marthandam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Kulitthuraitrain 16127 / ...
10h 9m₹300–2,400Bus
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Marthandambus
13h 28mDrive 507.2 km
- Drive from Virudhachalam to Marthandamcar 507.2 km
7h 38m₹5,718–8,259Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Marthandamtaxi 507.2 km
7h 38m₹11,000–14,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Standbus
7h 34m₹5,936–11,903Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Standbus
9h 18m₹10,812–15,973Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli to Marthandambus
8h 52m₹9,576–22,293
Virudhachalam to Marthandam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virudhachalam to Marthandam is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 10h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Marthandam is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 34m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Virudhachalam to Marthandam. However, there are services departing from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Marthandam via Kumbakonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vridhachalam Jn and arriving at Kulitthurai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 9m.
The distance between Virudhachalam and Marthandam is 541 km. The road distance is 507.2 km.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Marthandam without a car is to train which takes 10h 9m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
The train from Vridhachalam Jn to Kulitthurai takes 10h 9m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Virudhachalam to Marthandam bus services, operated by National Travels, depart from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu station.
Virudhachalam to Marthandam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Marthandam is to train which takes 10h 9m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 28m.
What companies run services between Virudhachalam, India and Marthandam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vridhachalam Jn to Kulitthurai twice daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Marthandam via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and Kumbakonam in around 13h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Kulitthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kumbakonam to Marthandam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–900
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–210
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–210
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Tirunelveli to Marthandam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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More Questions & Answers
Virudhachalam to Marthandam bus services, operated by National Travels, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Virudhachalam to Marthandam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kulitthurai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhachalam to Marthandam is 507 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Virudhachalam to Marthandam.
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