There are 5 ways to get from Alappuzha to Kovalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus
2h 30m₹469–769Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
3h 43m₹316–1,367Train
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 12075 / ...
3h 2m₹511–1,650Drive 158.7 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Kovalamcar 158.7 km
2h 33m₹1,804–2,605Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Kovalamtaxi 158.7 km
2h 33m₹3,300–4,000
Alappuzha to Kovalam by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Kovalam is to bus which costs ₹460 - ₹800 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Kovalam is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹460 - ₹800.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Trivandrum via Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Kovalam is 170 km. The road distance is 158.7 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Kovalam without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹460 - ₹800.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Alappuzha to Kovalam, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ambalapuzha station.
Alappuzha to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Kovalam is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹460 - ₹800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹100–250 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- 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
Train from Alappuzha to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum station.
Alappuzha to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Kovalam is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Alappuzha to Kovalam.
There are 821+ hotels available in Kovalam.