Melmaruvathur is a popular pilgrimage destination visited by devotees year-round. With a regular schedule and multiple departure options, the bus service connecting Marthandam to Melmaruvathur offers pilgrims a convenient and reliable way to visit the temple town for darshan.
The Marthandam to Melmaruvathur bus route covers approximately 652 kms and takes about 10 hrs 46 mins. A total of 27 direct buses operated by 11 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 09:45, and the last bus leaves at 21:50.
Major boarding points in Marthandam include Azhagiyamandapam, Bus Stand, Chrayankuzhi, Kuzhithurai, Marthandam, Thakkalai, Villukuri, while common drop locations in Melmaruvathur are Melmaruvathur.
RTC and private operators such as MRM Travels, SBM TRAANSPORT offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 600 - INR 3100.00 depending on the bus type and features.



