There are 7 ways to get from Alappuzha to Chennai by bus, subway, plane, train, or car
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Bus, subway to Cochin International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Chertalabus
- Take the bus from Chertala to Ernakulambus
- Take the subway from Ernakulam South to Aluvasubway
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
5h 29m₹4,927–11,828Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Peramburtrain 22640 / ...
13h 23m₹380–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Koyembedubus
14h 21m₹1,114–3,280Drive 700.3 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Chennaicar 700.3 km
10h 26m₹7,522–10,865Train to Trivandrum, fly
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Trivandrum Petttrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
6h 3m₹5,070–15,124Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
8h 32m₹5,484–13,898Train to Calicut International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Parpanangaditrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCJ - MAA
8h 34m₹5,601–16,549
Alappuzha to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Chennai is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Chennai is to bus and subway and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Payaigada via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Perambur. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 23m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Chennai is 630 km. The road distance is 700.3 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 13h 23m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Alappuzha to Chennai, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Chennai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Alappuzha station.
Alappuzha to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Chennai is to train which takes 13h 23m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,300 and takes 14h 21m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Perambur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 23m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Alappuzha to Koyembedu twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–3,300 and the journey takes 13h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–11,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–11,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–7,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–12,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–12,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–11,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–11,000
- Phone
- 13004250355
- contact@kmrl.co.in
- Website
- kochimetro.org
Subway from Ernakulam South to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–60
- Website
- https://kochimetro.org/
- R1
- ₹45–60
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from Alappuzha to Trivandrum Pett
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Alappuzha to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Alappuzha to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Chertala
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹26–100
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Chertala to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Koyembedu
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,300
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–3,300
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More Questions & Answers
Alappuzha to Chennai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Koyembedu station.
Alappuzha to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Chennai is 700 km. It takes approximately 10h 26m to drive from Alappuzha to Chennai.
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