There are 6 ways to get from Alappuzha to Purakkad by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Kozhikode
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Kozhikkodetrain 20632 / ...
5h₹859–3,114Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Payyolitrain 16307 / ...
6h 19m₹634–2,121Bus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Koyilandybus
6h 29m₹902–1,133Drive 262.9 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Purakkadcar 262.9 km
4h 8m₹2,850–4,117Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Purakkadtaxi 262.9 km
4h 8m₹6,000–7,500Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane COK - CCJ
- Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Purakkadtaxi
5h 37m₹5,633–11,300
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Purakkad is to bus which costs ₹900 - ₹1,200 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Purakkad is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
The distance between Alappuzha and Purakkad is 287 km. The road distance is 262.9 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Purakkad without a car is to train via Kozhikode which takes 5h and costs ₹850 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Alappuzha to Purakkad, including transfers.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Purakkad is to train via Kozhikode which takes 5h and costs ₹850 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹1,200 and takes 6h 29m.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Purakkad is 263 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Alappuzha to Purakkad.
There are 35+ hotels available in Purakkad.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Purakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Kozhikkode every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Alappuzha to Koyilandy 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹350–440 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Kozhikkode
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Alappuzha to Payyoli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Koyilandy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹350–440
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–7,500
Smart Taxi
Jaithram Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 45 30 45 52
- Website
- jaithramcabs.in
Fastway Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 37 44 40 07
- Website
- fastwaytravels.com
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