Periyar National Park to Kattappana
The distance from Periyar National Park to Kattappana is about 26 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated).
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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 Periyar National Park to Kattappana is about 26 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated).
Route Map
By Car: Periyar National Park to Kattappana
26 km · ~31m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Periyar National Park
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
26 km · 31m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KattappanaKattappana, 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: Periyar National Park to Kattappana
26 km · ~35m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Periyar National Park
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Periyar National Park. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Periyar National Park → Kattappana
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~26 km
~35m|Tentative fare ₹30–₹120
- Arrive in Kattappana
Kattappana, 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: Periyar National Park to Kattappana
Nearest railway stations: Rajapalayam (about 44 km away) for Periyar National Park, Ettumanur (about 63 km away) for Kattappana.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 18h 52m in total
Change trains at Virudunagar Jn — about 1h 50m wait
Change trains at Tiruppur Vanjipalayam — about 2h 45m wait
2 changes · 19h 37m in total
Change trains at Virudunagar Jn — about 1h 50m wait
Change trains at Singanallur — about 3h 6m wait
2 changes · 23h 7m in total
Change trains at Virudunagar Jn — about 1h 20m wait
Change trains at Erode Jn — about 9h 25m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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.
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Budget Estimate
road
26 km
1 hours
Approximately 26 km by road from Periyar National Park to Kattappana, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
26 km
The nearest railway station to Kattappana is Bodinayakkanur railway station, about 39 km from the town centre.
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Kattappana trip and see the full Periyar National Park → Kattappana → next stop route.
Kattappana → Kuttikkanam
About 35 km by road
Kattappana → Munnar
About 50 km by road
Kattappana → Nilakkal
About 55 km by road
Kattappana → Ponkunnam
About 60 km by road
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Frequently Asked Questions
About 26 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Cochin International Airport (COK), about 90 km away.
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