The average train between Kottayam and Alappuzha takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Kottayam to Alappuzha. 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 Kottayam and Alappuzha. The earliest departure is at 1:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kottayam is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Alappuzha at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Alappuzha. However, there are services departing from Kottayam station and arriving at Alappuzha station via Kayankulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Kottayam to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Alappuzha station.
The distance between Kottayam and Alappuzha is 23.9 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Kottayam to Alappuzha via Kayankulam in around 2h 38m.