There are 7 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Alappuzha by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Madurai
best- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Ambalapuzhabus
12h 2mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Alappuzhatrain 16127
13h 29m₹469–3,567Drive 457.1 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Alappuzhacar 457.1 km
7h 13m₹5,195–7,504Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Alappuzhataxi 457.1 km
7h 13m₹9,000–11,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRZ - COK
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Alappuzhatrain
10h 48m₹6,864–17,787Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem to YMCA junction Alapuzhabus
15h 56mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Alappuzhatrain
12h 19m₹5,538–13,085
Kumbakonam to Alappuzha by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Alappuzha is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹3,600 and takes 13h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Alappuzha is to drive which takes 7h 13m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Alappuzha. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Alappuzha via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Kesavadasapuram and Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumbakonam to Alappuzha. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Alappuzha via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Alappuzha is 619 km. The road distance is 457.1 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Alappuzha without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 12h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 2m to get from Kumbakonam to Alappuzha, including transfers.
Kumbakonam to Alappuzha bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Alappuzha is to bus via Madurai which takes 12h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,600 and takes 13h 29m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Alappuzha, India?
You can take a bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Alappuzha via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kesavadasapuram, and Ambalapuzha in around 12h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kumbakonam to Alappuzha via Tiruchchirapali in around 13h 29m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
Train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- 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
Train from Kumbakonam to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- 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
- +91 95673 31234
- [email protected]
- Website
- Violet Holidays
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Violet Holidays
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Kumbakonam to Alappuzha bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Alappuzha is 457 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Kumbakonam to Alappuzha.
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