Routes›From Alleppey (Alappuzha)›Thekkady (Periyar)
Alleppey (Alappuzha) to Thekkady (Periyar) by bus or road
150 km by road. The cab is fastest at 3.5 h; the bus is cheapest, from ₹180 per person.
Thekkady (Periyar) to Alleppey (Alappuzha)Fastest
Cab
Cab Thekkady–Alleppey via Kottayam
3.5 h door to door
Cheapest
Bus
KSRTC via Kottayam (change)
from ₹180 per person
Best value
Bus
KSRTC via Kottayam (change)
cheapest at mid fares among options within 1.5× the fastest time
Every option, compared
Door-to-door times (flight times include about three hours at the airports). Fares are typical ranges from budget to premium class.
| Mode | Service | Time | Fare | Overnight | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cab | Cab Thekkady–Alleppey via Kottayam | 3.5 h | ₹3,000–₹4,500per car (up to 4) | No | Daily |
| Bus | KSRTC via Kottayam (change) | 4.5 h | ₹180–₹550per person | No | Daily |
What it costs your group, one way
Fares × people; a cab is priced per car, one car per four people.
| Option | 2 people | 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Cab · Cab Thekkady–Alleppey via Kottayam | ₹3,000–₹4,500 | ₹3,000–₹4,500 |
| Bus · KSRTC via Kottayam (change) | ₹360–₹1,100 | ₹720–₹2,200 |
Once you’re in Thekkady (Periyar)
- Best time: October – June
- Typical stay: 3 days
- Railhead: Kottayam, 115 km
- Airport: Madurai Airport, 140 km
- On the ground: from ₹6,290 for two over 3 days — stay, food, local transport and entry, typical rates (not season-adjusted), excluding this journey.
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