There are 5 ways to get from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Town by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Ernakulam South
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain 12076 / ...
1h 19m₹144–1,002Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Cherthalabus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Ernakulambus
2h 25m₹72–2,006Drive 61.3 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Towncar 61.3 km
57 min₹596–861Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Towntaxi 61.3 km
57 min₹1,300–1,700Train
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Towntrain 16127 / ...
1h 58m₹120–1,000
Alappuzha to Ernakulam Town by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Town is to train which costs ₹120 - ₹1,000 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Town is to drive which takes 57 min and costs ₹550 - ₹900.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Town. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Ernakulam via Cherthala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Ernakulam Town. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Ernakulam Town is 61 km. The road distance is 61.3 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Town without a car is to train via Ernakulam South which takes 1h 19m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,000.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Town, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Ernakulam Town bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alappuzha station.
Alappuzha to Ernakulam Town train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Town is to train via Ernakulam South which takes 1h 19m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹70 - ₹2,100 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Ernakulam Town, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹120–1,000 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Town via Cherthala and Ernakulam in around 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alappuzha to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹27–100
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Cherthala to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,900
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–1,700
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Ernakulam Town bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Cherthala station.
Alappuzha to Ernakulam Town train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Ernakulam Town is 61 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Town.
There are 1384+ hotels available in Ernakulam Town.