There are 7 ways to get from Alappuzha to Arunachala by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Salem
best- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Vytilla Hubbus
- Take the bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundaibus
12h 3mTrain, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16128
- Take the bus from Trichy to Thiruvannamalaibus
16h 27m₹470–3,238Train
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Katpadi Jntrain 22640 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain 16853 / ...
14h 28m₹638–3,847Drive 525.1 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Arunachalacar 525.1 km
7h 40m₹5,892–8,511Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Arunachalataxi 525.1 km
7h 40m₹10,000–13,000Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the bus from Srm University to Tiruvannamalaibus
7h 50m₹7,599–15,450Bus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Melmaruvathurbus
- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Tiruvannamalaibus
16h 40m
Alappuzha to Arunachala by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Arunachala is to train and bus which costs ₹470 - ₹3,300 and takes 16h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Arunachala is to drive which takes 7h 40m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai via Kochi Vytilla Junction and Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Arunachala is 544 km. The road distance is 525.1 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Arunachala without a car is to bus via Salem which takes 12h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 3m to get from Alappuzha to Arunachala, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Arunachala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alappuzha station.
Alappuzha to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Arunachala is to bus via Salem which takes 12h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹3,900 and takes 14h 28m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Arunachala, India?
You can take a bus from Alappuzha to Arunachala via Vytilla Hub, Kochi Vytilla Junction, Salem, and Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai in around 12h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alappuzha to Arunachala via Katpadi Jn and Tiruvannamalai in around 14h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Alappuzha to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alappuzha to Vytilla Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- Surya Connect
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Surya Connect
- Website
- Royal Rich India R No. 108
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Royal Rich India R No. 108
- Website
- Karnan Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Karnan Travels
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Phone
- +91 93422 22241
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
- Website
- Raveendra Holidays
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Raveendra Holidays
- Phone
- 044 24797310
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
- Website
- Royal Rich India R No. 111
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Royal Rich India R No. 111
- Website
- Sekar Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sekar Travels
- Website
- Oneness Tours And Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Oneness Tours And Travels
- Website
- Atlas Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Atlas Travels
- Website
- Crownline Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Crownline Travels
- Website
- Kerala Express
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Kerala Express
- Website
- Smartline Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Smartline Travels
- Website
- Emerald Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Emerald Travels
- Phone
- +91 9847324424
- Website
- Green tree tours and travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Green tree tours and travels
- Website
- Green tree tours and travels
- Phone
- +91 99448 76788
- [email protected]
- Website
- PKM Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- PKM Travels
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Website
- Manoj Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Manoj Travels
- Website
- Aakash Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Aakash Travels
- Website
- Sakthi Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sakthi Travels
- Phone
- +91 9445111202
- [email protected]
- Website
- V2K Travels
Bus from Srm University to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,700
- Website
- V2K Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹500–2,700
Bus from Melmaruvathur to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- V2K Travels
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Trichy to Thiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–3,300
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–13,000
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Arunachala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Vytilla Hub station.
Alappuzha to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Arunachala is 525 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Alappuzha to Arunachala.
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