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 and bus which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 27h 35m.

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 4h 8m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹23,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Alappuzha?

The distance between Colombo and Alappuzha is 634 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 and bus which takes 27h 35m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Colombo to Alappuzha, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Alappuzha?

There are 642+ hotels available in Alappuzha.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Alappuzha by plane, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)CMB - COK
2. Take the bus from Aluva to Alappuzha
4h 8m
₹13,694–22,492
Train, ferry, bus
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 Aluva
4. Take the bus from Aluva to Alappuzha
27h 35m
₹7,307–12,885
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
₹8,763–11,283
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
₹15,579–24,352
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
₹7,332–13,655

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

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹11,724Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 634.4 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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 Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), take the taxi to Aluva, then take the bus to Alappuzha. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Alappuzha via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Aluva, and Aluva in around 27h 35m.

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