There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Alappuzha by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Trivandrum, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
5h 11m₹5,974–13,775Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Alappuzhatrain 22642
13h 10m₹380–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Alappuzhabus
15h 15m₹1,108–3,326Drive 700 km
- Drive from Chennai to Alappuzhacar 700 km
10h 30m₹7,463–10,779Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Alappuzhatrain
5h 26m₹4,866–12,795Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Alappuzhatrain
8h 32m₹5,416–13,105
Chennai to Alappuzha by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Alappuzha is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Alappuzha is to fly and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Alappuzha. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at Alappuzha via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perambur and arriving at Alappuzha. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 13h 10m.
The distance between Chennai and Alappuzha is 795 km. The road distance is 700 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Alappuzha without a car is to train which takes 13h 10m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Chennai to Alappuzha, including transfers.
Chennai to Alappuzha bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Koyembedu station.
Chennai to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Alappuzha is to train which takes 13h 10m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,400 and takes 15h 15m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Alappuzha, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Alappuzha twice a week. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 10m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu to Alappuzha twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–3,300 and the journey takes 13h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–8,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from Aluva to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,300
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–3,300
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Alappuzha bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Alappuzha station.
Chennai to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Alappuzha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Alappuzha is 700 km. It takes approximately 10h 30m to drive from Chennai to Alappuzha.
There are 691+ hotels available in Alappuzha.