There are 4 ways to get from Alappuzha to Kovalam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram Central20631 / ...
2h 37m₹491–1,619Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum
3h 52m₹449–740Drive 158.6 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Kovalam158.6 km
2h 29m₹1,680–2,427Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Kovalam158.6 km
2h 29m₹2,900–3,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Kovalam is to bus which costs ₹440 - ₹750 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Kovalam is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
The distance between Alappuzha and Kovalam is 159 km. The road distance is 158.6 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Alappuzha to Kovalam, including transfers.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Kovalam is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹440 - ₹750 and takes 3h 52m.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Kovalam is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Alappuzha to Kovalam.
There are 693+ hotels available in Kovalam.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Kovalam, 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 Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹100–250 and the journey takes 3h 12m.
- 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 Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
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