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Kottayam to Alappuzha

The distance from Kottayam to Alappuzha is about 31 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). The entire Alappuzha district is well-connected by NH 66 (formerly NH 47). It goes via

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Car / Taxi

Swift Dzire₹5,855

Ertiga₹7,430

Innova₹7,745

Innova Crysta₹9,570

Tempo Traveller (12)₹13,100

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹30

AC Seater₹60

Non-AC Sleeper₹50

AC Sleeper₹70

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹140

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Train

Sleeper₹50

Economy₹60

Third AC₹70

Second AC₹90

First AC₹120

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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Overview

The distance from Kottayam to Alappuzha is about 31 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). The entire Alappuzha district is well-connected by NH 66 (formerly NH 47). It goes via the Alappuzha, Ambalapuzha and Cherthala towns.

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By Car: Kottayam to Alappuzha

31 km · ~37m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Kottayam
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
31 km · 37m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Alappuzha
Alappuzha, Kerala

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Kottayam to Alappuzha

31 km · ~41m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Kottayam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kottayam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Kottayam → Alappuzha
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~31 km
~41m|Tentative fare ₹30–₹140
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Arrive in Alappuzha
Alappuzha, Kerala
Hotels in Alappuzha

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Kottayam to Alappuzha

Nearest railway stations: Kottayam for Kottayam, Alleppey for Alappuzha.

Direct trains

Coimbatore-Nagercoil Special#06617 · Express

01:35 AMKottayam

7m1 stops

01:42 AMChingavanam

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Mangalore-Nagercoil Special#06302 · Express

02:20 AMKottayam

7m1 stops

02:27 AMChingavanam

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HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast

03:25 AMKottayam

7m1 stops

03:32 AMChingavanam

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DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express

03:50 AMKottayam

7m1 stops

03:57 AMChingavanam

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Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special#06001 · Superfast

03:50 AMKottayam

7m1 stops

03:57 AMChingavanam

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

Hotels in Alappuzha

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Treebo Premium Travancore Palace Cherthala

Alleppey

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Alleppey

Treebo Vsaffron Regency,Punnamada Lake

Alleppey

Things to Do in Alappuzha

Alleppey Beach

A fairly large, flat and clean beach. An old pier, which was at one point used for trade and had three railway lines, still stands.

Krishnendu Ayurveda Wellness Center

It is run by a traditional family of ayurvedic doctors. The hospital and spa are constructed in Kerala traditional architecture style but contains a modern facility.

Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Races

- Alappuzha is known for its Snake Boat races. Held on the second Saturday of August, the competition is named after Jawaharlal Nehru who inaugurated the event in 1952.

Village visits by ferry

Try Kainakkary, a short distance from Viluakkuthara.

Jain Derasar

This temple is very calm and quiet temple. Allepey has a very small Jain population.

Karumadikkuttan

This is a 9th century black granite statue of the Buddha, locally known as Karumadi Kuttan. This statue is protected by the Archeological survey of India.

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