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Thrissur to Alathur

The distance from Thrissur to Alathur is about 47 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). Alathur is 24 km from Palakkad.

47 kmDistance
1 hrsDuration

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₹50
AC Seater₹80
Non-AC Sleeper₹80
AC Sleeper₹110
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹180
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Train
Sleeper₹60
Economy₹80
Third AC₹100
Second AC₹120
First AC₹160
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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 Thrissur to Alathur is about 47 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). Alathur is 24 km from Palakkad.

Route Map

By Car: Thrissur to Alathur

47 km · ~56m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thrissur

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

  2. 47 km · 56m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Alathur

    Alathur, 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: Thrissur to Alathur

47 km · ~1h 3m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Thrissur

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

  2. Thrissur → Alathur

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~47 km

    ~1h 3m|Tentative fare ₹50–₹180

  3. Arrive in Alathur

    Alathur, 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: Thrissur to Alathur

Nearest railway stations: Punkunnam for Thrissur, Mankarai for Alathur.

Direct trains

ERNAKULAM - PATNA Exp#16359 · Express
12:23 AMPunkunnam
58m8 stops
01:21 AMLakkiti
Thiruvananthapuram Central Chennai Central weekly express#12698 · Superfast
01:58 AMPunkunnam
1h 5m8 stops
03:03 AMLakkiti
KollamChennai Central SF Special#06010 · Superfast
01:58 AMPunkunnam
1h 6m9 stops
03:04 AMLakkiti
Nagercoil-Coimbatore Special#06618 · Express
05:07 AMPunkunnam
53m9 stops
06:00 AMLakkiti
Ernakulam-BangaloreCity Intercity Express#12678 · Superfast
10:22 AMPunkunnam
55m8 stops
11:17 AMLakkiti

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.

Hotels in Alathur

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Things to Do in Alathur

Krishna Temple

Krishna Temple is worth a visit while in Alathur.

Puthiyangam Bhagavathy Temple

Puthiyangam Bhagavathy Temple is worth a visit while in Alathur.

Puthukulangara Bhagavathy Temple

Majestisc structure on the highway.

Shri Rama Temple

The temple entrance is on the western side of the compound because you have to see the Lakshamana temple first before being permitted to enter the Rama temple on the…

Veezhumala Hill

The legend from the Ramayana is that when Hanuman went to take mrithasanjivani a small part from the hill he was carrying fell down which became the Veezhumalla (Fallen…

Vezhumala Mountain

This mountain is mentioned in the Ramayana epic.

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Suggested Alathur Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Alathur

  • Travel from Thrissur to Alathur (about 1 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Mangottu Bhagavathi Temple

Day 2Explore Alathur

  • Visit Mangalam Dam
  • Visit Anjumoorthy Temple

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Nenmara
  • Head back to Thrissur
Suggested from Alathur's top sights.

Budget Estimate

road

47 km

1 hours

Approximately 47 km by road from Thrissur to Alathur, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).

train

47 km

The nearest railway station to Alathur is Mankara railway station, about 14 km from the town centre.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Alathur trip and see the full Thrissur → Alathur → next stop route.

Alathur → Palappuram

About 45 km by road

Alathur → Mannarkkad

About 50 km by road

Alathur → Athirappilly Falls

About 55 km by road

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is Alathur from Thrissur?

About 47 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).

2. Which airport is closest to Alathur?

Cochin International Airport (COK), about 57 km away.

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