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 which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 28h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Alappuzha is to fly and bus which takes 3h 51m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹30,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Alappuzha?

The distance between Colombo and Alappuzha is 630 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 which takes 28h 5m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Colombo to Alappuzha, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Alappuzha?

There are 704+ hotels available in Alappuzha.

Colombo to Alappuzha - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Alappuzha by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
2. Take the train from Aluva to Alappuzhatrain
4h 16m
₹14,263–25,862
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Kayankulamtrain
28h 5m
₹7,273–12,937
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipurambus
4. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Alappuzhabus
29h 44m
₹8,732–11,427
Fly to Trivandrum, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
3h 51m
₹16,071–29,842
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane CMB - CJB
2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Alappuzhatrain
9h 56m
₹13,213–24,172
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Ernakulam Jntrain
4. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Ambalapuzhabus
30h 11m
₹7,323–12,987

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

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹9,367Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Alappuzha.

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Distance: 630 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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, then take the train to Alappuzha. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Alappuzha via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Kayankulam, Kayamkulam, and Ambalapuzha in around 28h 5m.

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