There are 4 ways to get from Alappuzha to Kochi by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Alappuzha to Kochi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Kochi is to train which costs ₹120 - ₹1,000 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Kochi is to drive which takes 46 min and costs ₹600 - ₹900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Cochin. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Ernakulam Jn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Kochi is 57 km. The road distance is 53.8 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs ₹120 - ₹1,000.
The train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jn takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.
Alappuzha to Kochi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Alappuzha station.
Alappuzha to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Kochi is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs ₹120 - ₹1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹470 - ₹2,000 and takes 1h 10m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Kochi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹120–1,000 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Alappuzha to Cochin once daily. Tickets cost ₹470–2,000 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Cochin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–1,500
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Kochi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Cochin station.
Alappuzha to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Kochi is 54 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Alappuzha to Kochi.
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