Alappuzha to Udupi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Alappuzha, Kerala to Udupi, Karnataka.
Approx Distance: 600 km
Approx Duration: 13.3 hrs
Route overview
Alappuzha to Udupi is about 600 km by road, roughly 13.3 hours of travel time.
By car: Alappuzha to Udupi
About 12h 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 (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Overnight halt around km 300. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 450. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Arrive in Udupi
By bus: Alappuzha to Udupi
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 → Udupi. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~600 km Takes about 13h 20m. Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,730.
- Arrive in Udupi
By train: Alappuzha to Udupi
The nearest railway stations are Alleppey for Alappuzha and Udupi for Udupi. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express (12287) — departs 11:30 AM from Kottayam, arrives 09:21 PM at Udupi, 9h 51m
- KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp (12483) — departs 11:40 AM from Tumboli, arrives 09:21 PM at Udupi, 9h 41m
- KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12217) — departs 11:40 AM from Tumboli, arrives 09:48 PM at Udupi, 10h 8m
- Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express (12997) — departs 11:40 AM from Tumboli, arrives 09:49 PM at Udupi, 10h 9m
- TRIVANDRUM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Rajdhani Exp (12431) — departs 09:29 PM from Tumboli, arrives 07:07 AM (+1 day) at Udupi, 9h 38m
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 600 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,700 · Sedan ₹7,900 · SUV ₹10,350 · Innova / MUV ₹11,600 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,500
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹660 · AC Seater ₹1,080 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹960 · AC Sleeper ₹1,380 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,730
- Train: Sleeper ₹390 · Economy ₹630 · Third AC ₹870 · Second AC ₹1,230 · First AC ₹1,710
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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