There are 4 ways to get from Alappuzha to Kovalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Trivandrumbus
2h 22m₹467–697Train
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 20631 / ...
2h 37m₹511–1,649Drive 157 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Kovalamcar 157 km
2h 37m₹1,767–2,552Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Kovalamtaxi 157 km
2h 37m₹3,200–3,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Kovalam is to bus which costs ₹460 - ₹700 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Kovalam is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs ₹460 - ₹700.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Trivandrum via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Kovalam is 170 km. The road distance is 157 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Kovalam without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs ₹460 - ₹700.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Alappuzha to Kovalam, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alappuzha station.
Alappuzha to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Kovalam is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs ₹460 - ₹700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,700 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Alappuzha to Trivandrum every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹110–270 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram Central every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- 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 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–270
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
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More Questions & Answers
Alappuzha to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum station.
Alappuzha to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Kovalam is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Alappuzha to Kovalam.
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