There are 7 ways to get from Kadakkal to Aluva by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Kadakkal to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
1h 51m₹7,679–20,035Bus, train via Chengannūr
cheapest- Take the bus from Chandayamangalam to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Aluvatrain 16347 / ...
4h 51m₹409–1,590Train
- Take the train from Varkala to Aluvatrain 12076 / ...
3h 32m₹737–2,070Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chadayamangalam to Kottayambus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain 16347 / ...
4h 57m₹459–1,543Drive 182.3 km
- Drive from Kadakkal to Aluvacar 182.3 km
2h 41m₹2,038–2,943Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kadakkal to Aluvataxi 182.3 km
2h 41m₹3,700–4,500Bus
- Take the bus from Kilimanoor to Angamalybus
5h 17m₹504–2,892
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kadakkal to Aluva is to bus and train via Chengannūr which costs ₹400 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kadakkal to Aluva is to taxi and fly which takes 1h 51m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kadakkal to Aluva. However, there are services departing from Kilimanoor and arriving at Aluva via Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Kadakkal to Aluva. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Aluva via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Kadakkal and Aluva is 257 km. The road distance is 182.3 km.
The best way to get from Kadakkal to Aluva without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Kadakkal to Aluva, including transfers.
Kadakkal to Aluva bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kilimanoor station.
Kadakkal to Aluva train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Kadakkal to Aluva is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,900 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Kadakkal, India and Aluva, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Aluva hourly. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kilimanoor to Angamaly hourly. Tickets cost ₹240–700 and the journey takes 4h 22m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- 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 Kottayam to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chengannur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chadayamangalam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chandayamangalam to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kilimanoor to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–700
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–4,500
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Booking & Getting There
Kadakkal to Aluva bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Angamaly station.
Kadakkal to Aluva train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kadakkal to Aluva is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Kadakkal to Aluva.
There are 1434+ hotels available in Aluva.