There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Alappuzha by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Kayankulamtrain 16350 / ...
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Alappuzhatrain 12076 / ...
2h 34m₹247–1,924Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kottayam to Thiruvallabus
- Take the bus from Thiruvalla to Alappuzhabus
2h 54m₹71–222Drive 44.9 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Alappuzhacar 44.9 km
41 min₹440–635Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Alappuzhataxi 44.9 km
41 min₹1,000–1,300
Kottayam to Alappuzha by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Alappuzha is to bus which costs ₹70 - ₹230 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Alappuzha is to drive which takes 41 min and costs ₹430 - ₹650.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Alappuzha. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Alappuzha via Thiruvalla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Alappuzha. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Alappuzha via Kayankulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Kottayam and Alappuzha is 99 km. The road distance is 44.9 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Alappuzha without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs ₹240 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Kottayam to Alappuzha, including transfers.
Kottayam to Alappuzha bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Alappuzha is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs ₹240 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹70 - ₹230 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Alappuzha, India?
You can take a train from Kottayam to Alappuzha via Kayankulam in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Alappuzha via Thiruvalla in around 2h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kayankulam to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Thiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹30–110
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thiruvalla to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹40–120
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–1,300
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Alappuzha bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thiruvalla station.
Kottayam to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kayankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Alappuzha is 45 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Kottayam to Alappuzha.
There are 686+ hotels available in Alappuzha.