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Alappuzha to Kadakkal

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Alappuzha, Kerala to Kadakkal, Kerala.

127 kmDistance
2.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,270
Ertiga₹6,687
Innova₹6,971
Innova Crysta₹8,613
Tempo Traveller (12)₹11,790

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹140
AC Seater₹230
Non-AC Sleeper₹200
AC Sleeper₹290
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹410
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Train
Sleeper₹110
Economy₹160
Third AC₹210
Second AC₹280
First AC₹390
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Alappuzha to Kadakkal

127 km · ~2h 32m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Alappuzha

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kadakkal

    Kadakkal, Kerala

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Alappuzha to Kadakkal

127 km · ~2h 49m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Alappuzha

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Alappuzha. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Alappuzha → Kadakkal

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~127 km

    ~2h 49m|Tentative fare ₹140–₹410

  3. Arrive in Kadakkal

    Kadakkal, Kerala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Alappuzha to Kadakkal

Nearest railway stations: Alleppey for Alappuzha, Akathumuri for Kadakkal.

Direct trains

GANDHIDHAM - NAGERCOIL Weekly Exp#16335 · Express
12:00 AMChanganaseri
2h 7m17 stops
02:07 AMVarkala
VERAVAL - TRIVANDRUM Exp#16333 · Express
12:00 AMChanganaseri
2h 7m17 stops
02:07 AMVarkala
DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp#12432 · Rajdhani
02:05 AMAlleppey
2h 3m20 stops
04:08 AMVarkala
Amrita Express#16344 · Express
03:15 AMChanganaseri
2h 9m17 stops
05:24 AMVarkala
Nilambur Road Trivandrum Rajya Rani Express#16350 · Express
03:15 AMChanganaseri
2h 9m17 stops
05:24 AMVarkala

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Alappuzha to Kadakkal: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Alappuzha to Kadakkal is about 127 km by road, roughly 2.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 127 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,270 · Ertiga ₹6,687 · Innova ₹6,971 · Innova Crysta ₹8,613 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹11,790
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹140 · AC Seater ₹230 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹200 · AC Sleeper ₹290 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹410
  • Train: Sleeper ₹110 · Economy ₹160 · Third AC ₹210 · Second AC ₹280 · First AC ₹390

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Kadakkal.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Alappuzha to Kadakkal. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Ambalappuzha15 km from Alappuzha
  2. Archeparchy of Changanacherry25 km from Alappuzha
  3. Kayamkulam50 km from Alappuzha
  4. Pandalam60 km from Alappuzha
  5. Punalur105 km from Alappuzha

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Things to Do in Kadakkal

Visit Kadakkal Devi Temple

Kadakkal Devi Temple is situated at Kollam District, Kerala, India. Kadakkal village is in the eastern part of Kollam District, Kerala.

Visit Kottukal cave Temple

Kottukkal Cave Temple, also known as Kaltrikkovil in Malayalam, is an existing example of rock cut architecture, built between 6th and 8th centuries CE. It is situated…

Visit Kilimarathukavu Temple

Kilimarathukavu Shiva Parvathy Temple is a Hindu temple located in Kadakkal Kollam district, Kerala, India. The temple deities include the cult images of 'Dharma…

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Suggested Kadakkal Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kadakkal

  • Travel from Alappuzha to Kadakkal (about 2.5 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Kadakkal Devi Temple

Day 2Explore Kadakkal

  • Visit Kottukal cave Temple
  • Visit Kilimarathukavu Temple

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Chadayamangalam
  • Head back to Alappuzha
Suggested from Kadakkal's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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Kadakkal → Kollam

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Kadakkal → Thiruvananthapuram

About 50 km by road

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