The average train between Alappuzha and Kottayam takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Alappuzha to Kottayam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Alappuzha and Kottayam. The earliest departure is at 2:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Alappuzha is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Kottayam at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha station and arriving at Kottayam station via Kayankulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Alappuzha to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
Alappuzha to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
The distance between Alappuzha and Kottayam is 23.9 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Alappuzha to Kottayam via Kayankulam in around 2h 6m.