There are 5 ways to get from Alappuzha to Colachel by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Eranieltrain 16128
4h 11m₹571–1,845Bus via Attingal
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Attingalbus
- Take the bus from Attingal to Trivandrumbus
4h 58m₹749–1,109Drive 206.3 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Colachelcar 206.3 km
3h 14m₹2,257–3,259Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Colacheltaxi 206.3 km
3h 14m₹4,700–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Trivandrumbus
5h 18m₹747–956
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Colachel is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹1,000 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Colachel is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
The distance between Alappuzha and Colachel is 209 km. The road distance is 206.3 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Colachel without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Alappuzha to Colachel, including transfers.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Colachel is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Attingal, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,200 and takes 4h 58m.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Colachel is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Alappuzha to Colachel.
There are 22+ hotels available in Colachel.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Colachel, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Eraniel once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alappuzha to Colachel via Ambalapuzha, Attingal, and Trivandrum in around 4h 58m.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Alapuzzha to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–360
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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