There are 4 ways to get from Alappuzha to Meenakshi Temple by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Maduraibus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
8h 24mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Madurai Jntrain 16128
9h 22m₹270–2,100Drive 275.8 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Meenakshi Templecar 275.8 km
4h 33m₹3,089–4,461Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Meenakshi Templetaxi 275.8 km
4h 33m₹5,500–7,000
Alappuzha to Meenakshi Temple by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Meenakshi Temple is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Meenakshi Temple is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Meenakshi Temple. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Madurai via Ambalapuzha and Thiruvananthapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Meenakshi Temple is 420 km. The road distance is 275.8 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Meenakshi Temple without a car is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Alappuzha to Meenakshi Temple, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Meenakshi Temple bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ambalapuzha station.
Alappuzha to Meenakshi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Meenakshi Temple is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 22m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Meenakshi Temple, India?
You can take a bus from Alappuzha to Meenakshi Temple via Ambalapuzha, Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, and Madurai in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Madurai Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–240
- Website
- KSRTC
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Meenakshi Temple bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kesavadasapuram station.
Alappuzha to Meenakshi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Meenakshi Temple is 276 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Alappuzha to Meenakshi Temple.
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