There are 5 ways to get from Alappuzha to Chettinad by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Attingalbus
- Take the bus from Attingal to Trivandrum Centralbus
- Take the bus from Azhagiyamandapam to Kovilpattibus
9h 35m₹1,794–3,669Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Kayankulamtrain 12075 / ...
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16361
12h 33m₹482–3,742Drive 359 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Chettinadcar 359 km
5h 48m₹4,039–5,834Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Chettinadtaxi 359 km
5h 48m₹7,000–9,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chettinadtrain
10h 51m₹8,363–18,800
Alappuzha to Chettinad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Chettinad is to train which costs ₹480 - ₹3,800 and takes 12h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Chettinad is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Kovilpatti via Ambalapuzha, Attingal and Azhagiyamandapam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Chettinad via Kayankulam and Karaikkudi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Chettinad is 559 km. The road distance is 359 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Chettinad without a car is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Alappuzha to Chettinad, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Chettinad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ambalapuzha station.
Alappuzha to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Chettinad is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹480 - ₹3,800 and takes 12h 33m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Chettinad, India?
You can take a bus from Alappuzha to Chettinad via Ambalapuzha, Attingal, Trivandrum Central, Azhagiyamandapam, and Kovilpatti in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alappuzha to Chettinad via Kayankulam and Karaikkudi Jn in around 12h 33m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–23,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–31,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kayankulam to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chettinad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Attingal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Attingal to Trivandrum Central
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹95–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Azhagiyamandapam to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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More Questions & Answers
Alappuzha to Chettinad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Attingal station.
Alappuzha to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kayankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Chettinad is 359 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Alappuzha to Chettinad.
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