What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Marthandam?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Marthandam is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹14,000 and takes 25h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Marthandam?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Marthandam is to fly and line 06427 train which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹17,000 - ₹33,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Marthandam?

The distance between Colombo and Marthandam is 434 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Marthandam without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Marthandam without a car is to train and ferry which takes 25h 3m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹14,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Marthandam?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Colombo to Marthandam, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Marthandam?

There are 683+ hotels available in Marthandam.

Colombo to Marthandam - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 06427 train

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Marthandam by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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.

Fly to Trivandrum, line 06427 train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kulitthuraitrain
3h 22m
₹17,102–32,486
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Virudunagar Jntrain
4. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Kulitthuraitrain
25h 3m
₹7,299–13,568
Bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Myladuthuraicar
4. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Marthandambus
25h 12m
₹8,431–9,230
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane CMB - TCR
2. Take the bus from Tirunelveli to Marthandambus
7h 51m
₹21,962–42,246

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

4Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹12,658Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Marthandam.

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Distance: 433.6 km
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Marthandam, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Marthandam. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), take the taxi to Thiruvananthapuram Central, then take the line 06427 train to Kulitthurai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Kulitthurai via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Virudunagar Jn in around 25h 3m.

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