There are 6 ways to get from Alappuzha to Purakkad by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
- Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Purakkadtaxi
3h 16m₹7,989–21,050Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Payyolitrain 16307 / ...
7h 12m₹484–1,941Train via Kozhikode
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Kozhikkodetrain 12076 / ...
6h 25m₹710–2,898Bus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Koyilandybus
6h 29m₹752–914Drive 262.6 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Purakkadcar 262.6 km
4h 7m₹2,944–4,253Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Purakkadtaxi 262.6 km
4h 7m₹5,500–7,000
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Purakkad is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹950 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Purakkad is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 16m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Purakkad. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Koyilandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Purakkad. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Quilandi via Kozhikkode. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Purakkad is 358 km. The road distance is 262.6 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Purakkad without a car is to train via Kozhikode which takes 6h 25m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Alappuzha to Purakkad, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Purakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alappuzha station.
Alappuzha to Purakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Purakkad is to train via Kozhikode which takes 6h 25m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹950 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Purakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Kozhikkode every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 52m. 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 Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Kozhikkode
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Alappuzha to Payyoli
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- KSRTC
Bus from Alappuzha to Koyilandy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹350–440
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–7,000
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Purakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Koyilandy station.
Alappuzha to Purakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kozhikkode station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Purakkad is 263 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Alappuzha to Purakkad.
There are 37+ hotels available in Purakkad.