There are 4 ways to get from Kerala to Alappuzha by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Alappuzhabus
2h 9m₹180–430Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Alappuzhatrain 12076 / ...
2h 10m₹160–1,300Drive 150.1 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Alappuzhacar 150.1 km
2h 23m₹1,455–2,101Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Alappuzhataxi 150.1 km
2h 23m₹3,100–3,800
Kerala to Alappuzha by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Alappuzha is to bus which costs ₹180 - ₹430 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Alappuzha is to bus which takes 2h 9m and costs ₹180 - ₹430.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Alappuzha. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Alappuzha. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Kerala and Alappuzha is 157 km. The road distance is 150.1 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Alappuzha without a car is to bus which takes 2h 9m and costs ₹180 - ₹430.
The bus from Trivandrum to Alappuzha takes 2h 9m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Kerala to Alappuzha bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kerala to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Alappuzha is to bus which takes 2h 9m and costs ₹180 - ₹430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Alappuzha, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Trivandrum to Alappuzha every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹180–430 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Alappuzha every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹180–430
- Website
- KSRTC
- Seater
- ₹320–430
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,800
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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Booking & Getting There
Kerala to Alappuzha bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Alappuzha station.
Kerala to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Alappuzha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Alappuzha is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Kerala to Alappuzha.
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