There are 4 ways to get from Alappuzha to Kottayam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Thiruvallabus
- Take the bus from Thiruvalla to Kottayambus
1h 53m₹70–222Train
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Kayankulamtrain 12075 / ...
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Kottayamtrain 16349 / ...
2h 6m₹242–1,942Drive 44.3 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Kottayamcar 44.3 km
40 min₹499–720Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Kottayamtaxi 44.3 km
40 min₹1,000–1,300
Alappuzha to Kottayam by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹70 - ₹230 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Kottayam is to drive which takes 40 min and costs ₹490 - ₹750.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Kottayam via Thiruvalla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Kottayam via Kayankulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Kottayam is 60 km. The road distance is 44.3 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Kottayam without a car is to bus which takes 1h 53m and costs ₹70 - ₹230.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Alappuzha to Kottayam, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alappuzha station.
Alappuzha to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Kottayam is to bus which takes 1h 53m and costs ₹70 - ₹230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹240 - ₹2,000 and takes 2h 6m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a bus from Alappuzha to Kottayam via Thiruvalla in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alappuzha to Kottayam via Kayankulam in around 2h 6m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kayankulam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Thiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹40–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Thiruvalla to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹30–110
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–1,300
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More Questions & Answers
Alappuzha to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thiruvalla station.
Alappuzha to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kayankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Kottayam is 44 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Alappuzha to Kottayam.
There are 801+ hotels available in Kottayam.