There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Alapuzzha by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Trivandrum, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
6h 35m₹5,752–14,332Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Salem Jntrain
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Aluvatrain
- Take the bus from Aluva to Alappuzhabus
14h 36m₹545–3,704Train
- Take the train from Perambur to Alappuzhatrain 22642
13h 15m₹634–3,199Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Coimbatorebus Chennai - Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Alapuzzhabus
14h 39m₹845–3,265Drive 700.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Alapuzzhacar 700.4 km
10h 31m₹7,578–10,946Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the bus from Aluva to Alapuzzhabus
7h 9m₹4,963–12,102Fly to Calicut International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the bus from Parappanangadi to Alappuzhabus
9h 8m₹5,663–14,302Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
10h 10m₹7,391–17,812Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Alappuzhabus
15h 15m₹1,108–3,326
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Alapuzzha is to bus via Coimbatore which costs ₹800 - ₹3,300 and takes 14h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Alapuzzha is to fly and bus which takes 6h 35m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Alapuzzha. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Alapuzzha via Coimbatore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.
The distance between Chennai and Alapuzzha is 794 km. The road distance is 700.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Alapuzzha without a car is to train which takes 13h 15m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Chennai to Alapuzzha, including transfers.
Chennai to Alapuzzha bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Alapuzzha is to train which takes 13h 15m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Coimbatore, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,300 and takes 14h 39m.
Chennai to Alapuzzha bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Coimbatore station.
Alapuzzha is 1h 30m behind Chennai. It is currently 6:10 PM in Chennai and 4:40 PM in Alapuzzha.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Alapuzzha, 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, you can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Alapuzzha via Coimbatore in around 14h 39m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–12,000
- 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 Tirunelveli to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
Train from Chennai Central to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Salem Jn to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- 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/
Bus from Coimbatore to Alapuzzha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–1,900
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Aluva to Alapuzzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Parappanangadi to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–330
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Aluva to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, Need to know: Eurostar, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Alapuzzha is 700 km. It takes approximately 10h 31m to drive from Chennai to Alapuzzha.
There are 800+ hotels available in Alapuzzha.













