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Alappuzha to Minicoy

The distance from Alappuzha to Minicoy is about 480 km by road, roughly 9.5 hours (estimated). Indian citizens require an entry permit to visit Minicoy Island. Foreigners are

480 kmDistance

9.5 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹5380

Sedan₹6340

SUV₹8310

Innova / MUV₹9320

Tempo Traveller₹10860

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹530

AC Seater₹860

Non-AC Sleeper₹770

AC Sleeper₹1100

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1390

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Train

Sleeper₹320

Economy₹510

Third AC₹700

Second AC₹990

First AC₹1370

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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.

Overview

The distance from Alappuzha to Minicoy is about 480 km by road, roughly 9.5 hours (estimated). Indian citizens require an entry permit to visit Minicoy Island. Foreigners are generally not permitted to visit Minicoy.

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By Car: Alappuzha to Minicoy

480 km · ~10h 16m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

Start from Alappuzha
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 240
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 390
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Minicoy
Minicoy, Lakshadweep
Hotels in Minicoy

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 Minicoy

480 km · ~10h 40m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

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.
Alappuzha → Minicoy
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~480 km
~10h 40m|Tentative fare ₹530–₹1,390
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Arrive in Minicoy
Minicoy, Lakshadweep
Hotels in Minicoy

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 Minicoy

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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.