There are 4 ways to get from Alappuzha to Kottiyam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jntrain 12075 / ...
1h 24m₹357–1,324Bus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Kayamkulambus
- Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Kottiyam townbus
2h 40m₹508–2,130Drive 91.4 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Kottiyamcar 91.4 km
1h 25m₹894–1,291Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Kottiyamtaxi 91.4 km
1h 25m₹1,900–2,400
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Kottiyam is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹1,400 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Kottiyam is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs ₹350 - ₹1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Kottiyam. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Kottiyam town via Kayamkulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Kottiyam. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Kollam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Kottiyam is 94 km. The road distance is 91.4 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Kottiyam without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs ₹350 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Alappuzha to Kottiyam, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Kottiyam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alappuzha station.
Alappuzha to Kottiyam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Kottiyam is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs ₹350 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,200 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Kottiyam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alappuzha to Kottiyam town via Kayamkulam in around 2h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alappuzha to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kayamkulam to Kottiyam town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–2,400
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Kottiyam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kayamkulam station.
Alappuzha to Kottiyam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Kottiyam is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Alappuzha to Kottiyam.
There are 749+ hotels available in Kottiyam.