There are 5 ways to get from Ambalapuzha to Purakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Quilandi
best- Take the train from Ambala Puzha to Quilanditrain 16604 / ...
6h 14m₹614–2,100Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ambala Puzha to Payyolitrain 16606
7h 13m₹488–1,974Bus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Koyilandybus
6h 49m₹769–1,318Drive 276.4 km
- Drive from Ambalapuzha to Purakkadcar 276.4 km
4h 21m₹3,155–4,558Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambalapuzha to Purakkadtaxi 276.4 km
4h 21m₹6,000–7,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ambalapuzha to Purakkad is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Ambalapuzha to Purakkad is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambalapuzha to Purakkad. However, there are services departing from Ambalapuzha and arriving at Koyilandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambalapuzha to Purakkad. However, there are services departing from Ambala Puzha and arriving at Quilandi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Ambalapuzha and Purakkad is 301 km. The road distance is 276.4 km.
The best way to get from Ambalapuzha to Purakkad without a car is to train via Quilandi which takes 6h 14m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Ambalapuzha to Purakkad, including transfers.
Ambalapuzha to Purakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ambalapuzha station.
Ambalapuzha to Purakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ambala Puzha station.
The best way to get from Ambalapuzha to Purakkad is to train via Quilandi which takes 6h 14m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Ambalapuzha, India and Purakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ambala Puzha to Quilandi twice daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 59m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ambalapuzha to Koyilandy 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹360–850 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ambala Puzha to Quilandi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Ambala Puzha to Payyoli
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Koyilandy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹360–850
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ac Sleeper
- ₹430–850
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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Booking & Getting There
Ambalapuzha to Purakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Koyilandy station.
Ambalapuzha to Purakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Quilandi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambalapuzha to Purakkad is 276 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Ambalapuzha to Purakkad.
There are 35+ hotels available in Purakkad.