Yes, KSRTC and TNSTC buses run frequently.

Yes, multiple trains connect Kuzhithurai to Trivandrum.

Yes, it is a very common and safe route.

What is the best time?

Early morning to avoid peak traffic.

Thiruvananthapuram

Train Bus

Marthandam to Thiruvananthapuram

Updated: 21 May 2026

The journey from Marthandam to Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) is a 50 km trip across the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border. You can take a bus via NH 66 or a train from the nearby Kuzhithurai station. The drive takes about 1.5 hours depending on border traffic. This is a major inter-state route connecting the southern districts of Tamil Nadu to the capital of Kerala.

Total Distance: 50 km driving distance; 45 km straight-line air distance.

Fastest Way

Train, taking 1 hour.

Cheapest Way

Local passenger train, costing 45 INR.

Compare Marthandam to Thiruvananthapuram Routes

Train

Direct

Duration

1 hour

Avg Price

45 - 150 INR

Operator

Indian Railways

Route

Kuzhithurai to Thiruvananthapuram Central

Check the IRCTC app for train timings from Kuzhithurai.

Bus

Direct

Duration

1 hour 30 mins

Avg Price

60 - 100 INR

Operator

KSRTC/TNSTC

Route

NH 66

KSRTC buses are frequent and reliable for this border crossing.

Travel Tips

Border Crossing
Keep your ID proof handy, though it is rarely checked on buses.
Train Booking
Book tickets in advance if traveling during holidays.
Traffic
Expect heavy traffic at the Parassala border check post.
Currency
Indian Rupee is used in both states; no issues there.
Transport
Trivandrum has excellent auto-rickshaw connectivity.

Safety Tips

Night Travel
The highway is safe, but prefer trains for late-night travel.
Personal Safety
Stay alert in the crowded Thiruvananthapuram Central bus station.
Emergency
Dial 112 for the integrated emergency response system.
Health
Carry an umbrella as rain is unpredictable in Kerala.