What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Alappuzha?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Alappuzha is to train and ferry via Kochi which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 28h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Alappuzha?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Alappuzha is to fly and train which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹26,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Alappuzha?

The distance between Colombo and Alappuzha is 631 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Alappuzha without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Alappuzha without a car is to train and ferry via Kochi which takes 28h 13m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Alappuzha?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Colombo to Alappuzha, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Alappuzha?

There are 679+ hotels available in Alappuzha.

Colombo to Alappuzha - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, subway, bus

There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Alappuzha by plane, subway, bus, train, or ferry

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 Cochin International Airport, subway, bus
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)CMB - COK
2. Take the subway from Aluva to Ernakulam South
3. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chertala
4. Take the bus from Chertala to Alappuzha
4h 18m
₹13,705–20,581
Train, ferry via Kochi
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Ernakulam Jn
28h 13m
₹7,282–12,913
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipuram
4. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Alappuzha
29h 49m
₹8,760–11,280
Fly to Trivandrum, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Alappuzha
4h 17m
₹15,569–25,341
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Kayankulam
4. Take the train from Kayankulam to Alappuzha
28h 14m
₹7,331–13,643

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹5,454Cheapest Price

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Distance: 631.3 km
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Alappuzha, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Alappuzha. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), take the taxi to Aluva, take the subway to Ernakulam South, walk to Ernakulam, take the bus to Chertala, then take the bus to Alappuzha. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Alappuzha via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Ernakulam Jn, Ernakulam, and Chertala in around 28h 13m.

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