There are 7 ways to get from Alappuzha to Arunachala 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 via Salem
best- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Vytilla Hubbus
- Take the bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundaibus
12h 11m₹1,110–4,833Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16128
- Take the bus from Trichy to Thiruvannamalaibus
16h 27m₹470–3,238Train
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Katpadi Jntrain 22640 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain 16853 / ...
14h 28m₹638–3,847Drive 525.1 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Arunachalacar 525.1 km
7h 40m₹5,879–8,491Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Arunachalataxi 525.1 km
7h 40m₹10,000–13,000Taxi, fly, bus
- 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 bus from Srm University to Tiruvannamalaibus
7h 50m₹7,599–15,450Bus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Melmaruvathurbus
- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Tiruvannamalaibus
16h 40m
Alappuzha to Arunachala by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Arunachala is to train and bus which costs ₹470 - ₹3,300 and takes 16h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Arunachala is to drive which takes 7h 40m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai via Kochi Vytilla Junction and Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Arunachala is 544 km. The road distance is 525.1 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Arunachala without a car is to bus via Salem which takes 12h 11m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,900.
It takes approximately 12h 11m to get from Alappuzha to Arunachala, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Arunachala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alappuzha station.
Alappuzha to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Arunachala is to bus via Salem which takes 12h 11m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹3,900 and takes 14h 28m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Arunachala, India?
You can take a bus from Alappuzha to Arunachala via Vytilla Hub, Kochi Vytilla Junction, Salem, and Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai in around 12h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alappuzha to Arunachala via Katpadi Jn and Tiruvannamalai in around 14h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Alappuzha to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alappuzha to Vytilla Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,600
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Salem to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Surya Connect
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Surya Connect
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- care@zingbus.com
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
Bus from Salem to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹370–850
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- helpdesk@tranzking.com
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 9001274136
- narpatchoudhary313@gmail.com
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- Shree mann travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Shree mann travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- customercare@krishbus.com
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- LLT Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- LLT Travels
- Website
- Kamla Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Kamla Travels
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- arunprasad@gmail.com
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Phone
- +91 9445111202
- v2ktravels@gmail.com
- Website
- V2K Travels
Bus from Srm University to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,700
- Website
- V2K Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹500–2,700
Bus from Melmaruvathur to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- V2K Travels
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Trichy to Thiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–3,300
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–13,000
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Arunachala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Vytilla Hub station.
Alappuzha to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Arunachala is 525 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Alappuzha to Arunachala.
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