There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Alappuzha (Region) by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Alappuzha (Region)taxi
4h 24m₹7,430–12,438Train via Perambur
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Changanaseritrain 06117
13h 59m₹577–3,141Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Changanaseritrain 12623 / ...
12h 40m₹583–3,185Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junctionbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
14h 44m₹841–2,384Drive 675.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Alappuzha (Region)car 675.9 km
10h 20m₹7,526–10,871Fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from Kazhakkottam to Ambalapuzhabus
6h 29m₹6,990–15,648Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Coimbatorebus Chennai - Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Changanasserybus
18h 34m₹1,046–2,015
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Alappuzha (Region) is to bus via Coimbatore which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,100 and takes 18h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Alappuzha (Region) is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Alappuzha (Region). However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Changanassery via Kottayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Alappuzha (Region). However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Changanaseri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Chennai and Alappuzha (Region) is 636 km. The road distance is 675.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Alappuzha (Region) without a car is to train which takes 12h 40m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Chennai to Alappuzha (Region), including transfers.
Chennai to Alappuzha (Region) bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Alappuzha (Region) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Alappuzha (Region) is to train which takes 12h 40m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,400 and takes 14h 44m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Alappuzha (Region), India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Changanaseri twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 32m. Alternatively, Hans Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junction twice daily, and the journey takes 13h 30m. Five other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Changanaseri
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Perambur to Changanaseri
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kazhakkottam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Coimbatore to Changanassery
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹320–410
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–2,900
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Alappuzha (Region) bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Kottayam Baker Junction station.
Chennai to Alappuzha (Region) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Changanaseri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Alappuzha (Region) is 676 km. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from Chennai to Alappuzha (Region).
There are 746+ hotels available in Alappuzha (Region).


















