There are 7 ways to get from Alappuzha to Virudhachalam by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
best- 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 train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain
6h 30m₹7,759–14,100Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16128
13h 43m₹370–2,900Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Indira travels to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Virudhachalambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
11h 47m₹1,216–3,484Drive 492.2 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Virudhachalamcar 492.2 km
7h 32m₹5,522–7,976Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Virudhachalamtaxi 492.2 km
7h 32m₹9,500–12,000Taxi, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain
7h 2m₹8,639–18,150Bus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Vytilla Hubbus
- Take the bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Tiruchirappallibus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Virudhachalambus
13h 31m
Alappuzha to Virudhachalam by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Virudhachalam is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Virudhachalam is to taxi and fly and train which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Indira travels and arriving at Virudhachalam via Coimbatore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 43m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Virudhachalam is 798 km. The road distance is 492.2 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Virudhachalam without a car is to bus via Coimbatore which takes 11h 47m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Alappuzha to Virudhachalam, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Indira travels station.
Alappuzha to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Virudhachalam is to bus via Coimbatore which takes 11h 47m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹370 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 43m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Virudhachalam, India?
You can take a bus from Indira travels to Virudhachalam via Coimbatore and Coimbatore in around 11h 47m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Vridhachalam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 43m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Indira travels to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 76670 07703
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swamy Ayyappa Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Swamy Ayyappa Travels
- Website
- No 1 Air Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- No 1 Air Travels
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Website
- Avlt Trans
Bus from Coimbatore to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Avlt Trans
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Coimbatore to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–1,400
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- 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
- Phone
- +91 99470 04865
- [email protected]
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
- Website
- Crownline Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Crownline Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Rajapandi Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Rajapandi Travels
- Website
- Pkr Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Pkr Travels
- Website
- Monica Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Monica Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–12,000
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Coimbatore station.
Alappuzha to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Virudhachalam is 492 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Alappuzha to Virudhachalam.
There are six+ hotels available in Virudhachalam.























