Kollam to Alappuzha
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kollam, Kerala to Alappuzha, Kerala.
Approx Distance: 96 km
Approx Duration: 2.1 hrs
Route overview
Kollam to Alappuzha is about 96 km by road, roughly 2.1 hours of travel time.
By car: Kollam to Alappuzha
About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Kollam. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 96 km (about 1h 55m of driving) — Arrive in Alappuzha
By bus: Kollam to Alappuzha
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kollam. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kollam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kollam → Alappuzha. Non-AC or AC Seater · ~96 km Takes about 2h 8m. Tentative fare ₹110–₹320.
- Arrive in Alappuzha
By train: Kollam to Alappuzha
The nearest railway stations are Kollam Jn for Kollam and Alleppey for Alappuzha. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- CHENNAI EGMORE - GURUVAYUR Exp (16127) — departs 01:00 AM from Kollam Jn, arrives 02:27 AM at Alleppey, 1h 27m
- Venad Express (16302) — departs 06:18 AM from Kollam Jn, arrives 07:44 AM at Changanaseri, 1h 26m
- Rapti Sagar Expres (12512) — departs 06:35 AM from Kollam Jn, arrives 08:02 AM at Alleppey, 1h 27m
- Ahilyanagari Express (16326) — departs 06:35 AM from Kollam Jn, arrives 08:02 AM at Alleppey, 1h 27m
- Trivandrum-Kozhikode Jan Shatabdi Express (12076) — departs 06:58 AM from Kollam Jn, arrives 08:13 AM at Alleppey, 1h 15m
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 96 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,160 · Sedan ₹1,350 · SUV ₹1,780 · Innova / MUV ₹2,020 · Tempo Traveller ₹2,410
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹110 · AC Seater ₹170 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹150 · AC Sleeper ₹220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹320
- Train: Sleeper ₹90 · Economy ₹130 · Third AC ₹160 · Second AC ₹220 · First AC ₹300
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
More routes from Kollam
- Kollam to Varkala
- Kollam to Thiruvananthapuram
- Kollam to Kovalam
- Kollam to Kumarakom
- Kollam to Kumily
- Kollam to Kochi
- Kollam to Tirunelveli
- Kollam to Kanyakumari
- Kollam to Munnar
- Kollam to Athirappilly
More routes to Alappuzha
- Kottayam to Alappuzha
- Kochi to Alappuzha
- Pathanamthitta to Alappuzha
- Idukki to Alappuzha
- Munnar to Alappuzha
- Thrissur to Alappuzha
- Thiruvananthapuram to Alappuzha
- Palakkad to Alappuzha
- Pollachi to Alappuzha
- Sivakasi to Alappuzha
Routes from Alappuzha
- Alappuzha to Kumarakom
- Alappuzha to Kochi
- Alappuzha to Kumily
- Alappuzha to Athirappilly
- Alappuzha to Varkala
- Alappuzha to Munnar
- Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram
- Alappuzha to Kovalam
- Alappuzha to Kodaikanal
- Alappuzha to Palani