There are 4 ways to get from Alappuzha to Kottayam (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Kayankulamtrain 12075 / ...
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Kottayamtrain 16302 / ...
2h 15m₹242–1,942Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Thiruvallabus
- Take the bus from Thiruvalla to Kottayambus
2h 17m₹70–222Drive 46 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Kottayam (Station)car 46 km
42 min₹526–759Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Kottayam (Station)taxi 46 km
42 min₹1,000–1,300
Alappuzha to Kottayam (Station) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Kottayam (Station) is to bus which costs ₹70 - ₹230 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Kottayam (Station) is to drive which takes 42 min and costs ₹500 - ₹800.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Kottayam (Station). However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Kottayam via Thiruvalla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Kottayam (Station). However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Kottayam via Kayankulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Kottayam (Station) is 99 km. The road distance is 46 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Kottayam (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs ₹240 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Alappuzha to Kottayam (Station), including transfers.
Alappuzha to Kottayam (Station) bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alappuzha station.
Alappuzha to Kottayam (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Kottayam (Station) is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs ₹240 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹70 - ₹230 and takes 2h 17m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Kottayam (Station), India?
You can take a train from Alappuzha to Kottayam via Kayankulam in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alappuzha to Kottayam via Thiruvalla in around 2h 17m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- KSRTC
Bus from Alappuzha to Thiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹40–120
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thiruvalla to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹30–110
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–1,300
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Kottayam (Station) bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thiruvalla station.
Alappuzha to Kottayam (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kayankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Kottayam (Station) is 46 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Alappuzha to Kottayam (Station).
There are 774+ hotels available in Kottayam (Station).