There are 4 ways to get from Kovalam to Alappuzha by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Alappuzhabus
2h 21m₹472–698Train
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Alappuzhatrain 12076 / ...
2h 22m₹523–1,729Drive 159 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Alappuzhacar 159 km
2h 34m₹1,771–2,558Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Alappuzhataxi 159 km
2h 34m₹3,300–4,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Alappuzha is to bus which costs ₹470 - ₹700 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Alappuzha is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs ₹470 - ₹700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Alappuzha. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Alappuzha via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Alappuzha. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Alappuzha via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Kovalam and Alappuzha is 169 km. The road distance is 159 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Alappuzha without a car is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs ₹470 - ₹700.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Kovalam to Alappuzha, including transfers.
Kovalam to Alappuzha bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kovalam to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Alappuzha is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs ₹470 - ₹700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,800 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Alappuzha, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Trivandrum to Alappuzha every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹110–270 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
- ₹110–270
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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
Kovalam to Alappuzha bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Alappuzha station.
Kovalam to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Alappuzha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Alappuzha is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Kovalam to Alappuzha.
There are 691+ hotels available in Alappuzha.