There are 5 ways to get from Alappuzha to Kerala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram Central20631 / ...
2h 25m₹160–1,300Bus via Ambalapuzha
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum
3h 39m₹119–340Bus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Trivandrum
2h 54m₹180–260Drive 150.1 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram150.1 km
2h 20m₹1,594–2,303Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram150.1 km
2h 20m₹2,800–3,400
Alappuzha to Kerala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Kerala is to bus via Ambalapuzha which costs ₹110 - ₹340 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Kerala is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Trivandrum. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Kerala is 148 km. The road distance is 150.1 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Kerala without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram Central takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Alappuzha to Kerala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alappuzha station.
Alappuzha to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Kerala is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹180 - ₹260 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram Central every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Alappuzha to Trivandrum once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–260 and the journey takes 2h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–260
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
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More Questions & Answers
Alappuzha to Kerala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum station.
Alappuzha to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Kerala is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Alappuzha to Kerala.
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