There are 7 ways to get from Alappuzha to Virudhachalam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
13h 34mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16128
13h 43m₹370–2,900Drive 492.2 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Virudhachalamcar 492.2 km
7h 32m₹5,616–8,112Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Virudhachalamtaxi 492.2 km
7h 32m₹9,500–12,000Train 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 19m₹6,003–12,850Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain
9h 56m₹6,883–16,900Train 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
10h 31m₹7,731–18,980
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
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 drive which takes 7h 32m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Alapuzzha and arriving at Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
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 577 km. The road distance is 492.2 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Virudhachalam without a car is to bus which takes 13h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 13h 34m to get from Alappuzha to Virudhachalam, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alapuzzha 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 which takes 13h 34m and costs . 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 Alapuzzha to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu in around 13h 34m. 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 14m
- 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
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 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 Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
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
Train from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alapuzzha to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani 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 five+ hotels available in Virudhachalam.