There are 4 ways to get from Alappuzha to Colachel by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Attingalbus
- Take the bus from Attingal to Trivandrum Centralbus
3h 17m₹714–1,069Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Eranieltrain 16128
4h 11m₹571–1,845Drive 204.7 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Colachelcar 204.7 km
3h 20m₹2,296–3,317Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Colacheltaxi 204.7 km
3h 20m₹4,700–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Colachel is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹1,100 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Colachel is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Trivandrum Central via Ambalapuzha and Attingal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Eraniel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Colachel is 216 km. The road distance is 204.7 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Colachel without a car is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Alappuzha to Colachel, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Colachel bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ambalapuzha station.
Alappuzha to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Colachel is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,900 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Colachel, India?
You can take a bus from Alappuzha to Colachel via Ambalapuzha, Attingal, and Trivandrum Central in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Eraniel once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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More Questions & Answers
Alappuzha to Colachel bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Attingal station.
Alappuzha to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eraniel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Colachel is 205 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Alappuzha to Colachel.
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