There are 7 ways to get from Alappuzha to Vadalur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16128
15h 53m₹486–3,727Bus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Tindivanambus
- Take the bus from Tindivanam to Pondicherrybus
16h 24m₹2,024–7,470Drive 517.6 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Vadalurcar 517.6 km
7h 54m₹5,806–8,387Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Vadalurtaxi 517.6 km
7h 54m₹10,000–13,000Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain
9h 59m₹5,613–12,250Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Salem, train
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane COK - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Town to Vadalurtrain
9h 53m₹8,893–17,400Train to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain
11h 10m₹7,341–16,379
Alappuzha to Vadalur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Vadalur is to train which costs ₹480 - ₹3,800 and takes 15h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Vadalur is to drive which takes 7h 54m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Vadalur. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Cuddalore via Tindivanam and Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Vadalur. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Vadalur via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Vadalur is 755 km. The road distance is 517.6 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Vadalur without a car is to train which takes 15h 53m and costs ₹480 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 15h 53m to get from Alappuzha to Vadalur, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Vadalur bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Alappuzha station.
Alappuzha to Vadalur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Vadalur is to train which takes 15h 53m and costs ₹480 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,000 - ₹7,500 and takes 16h 24m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Vadalur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Vridhachalam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 14h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alappuzha to Vadalur via Tindivanam, Pondicherry, Puducherry, Cuddalore, and Tiruppadirippuliyur in around 16h 24m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
Train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Salem Town to Vadalur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,300
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–3,300
Bus from Tindivanam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,900
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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More Questions & Answers
Alappuzha to Vadalur bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Tindivanam station.
Alappuzha to Vadalur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Vadalur is 518 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Alappuzha to Vadalur.
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