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Alappuzha to Vatakara

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

317 kmDistance
6.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹3590
Sedan₹4220
SUV₹5540
Innova / MUV₹6220
Tempo Traveller₹7270
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹350
AC Seater₹570
Non-AC Sleeper₹510
AC Sleeper₹730
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹940
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Train
Sleeper₹220
Economy₹350
Third AC₹470
Second AC₹660
First AC₹920
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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 Vatakara

317 km · ~6h 40m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Alappuzha

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Guruvayoor

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 167 km · 3h 20m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Vatakara

    Vatakara, 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 Vatakara

317 km · ~7h 3m · 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 → Vatakara

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~317 km

    ~7h 3m|Tentative fare ₹350–₹940

    Usual tea / meal halts: Guruvayoor (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Vatakara

    Vatakara, 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 Vatakara

Nearest railway stations: Alleppey for Alappuzha, Iringal for Vatakara.

Direct trains

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
11:30 AMKottayam
5h 56m56 stops
05:26 PMIringal
KOCHUVELI - MUMBAI LTT Garib Rath Exp#12202 · Garib Rath
11:30 AMKottayam
5h 56m58 stops
05:26 PMIringal
Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
11:40 AMTumboli
5h 46m56 stops
05:26 PMIringal
KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
11:40 AMTumboli
5h 46m59 stops
05:26 PMIringal
KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast
11:40 AMTumboli
5h 46m59 stops
05:26 PMIringal

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.

Transport Options

Alappuzha to Vatakara: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Alappuzha to Vatakara is about 317 km by road, roughly 6.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 317 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,590 · Sedan ₹4,220 · SUV ₹5,540 · Innova / MUV ₹6,220 · Tempo Traveller ₹7,270
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹350 · AC Seater ₹570 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹510 · AC Sleeper ₹730 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹940
  • Train: Sleeper ₹220 · Economy ₹350 · Third AC ₹470 · Second AC ₹660 · First AC ₹920

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

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