How to travel from Alappuzha to Surat, India

The distance between Alappuzha and Surat is around 1,414km (879 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Alappuzha to Surat by train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aluva then fly from Kochi (COK) to Surat (STV).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,470($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Surat.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹795($10)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Surat.

  • Duration23h 5m
  • Distance1,601km (995 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alappuzha and Surat

There are several options for getting from Alappuzha to Surat by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹795 ($10) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,470 ($120).

The distance between Alappuzha and Surat is around 1,414km (879 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,355km (842 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Alappuzha and Surat by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alappuzha to Surat is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx ₹9,470 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Alappuzha and Surat, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹795 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alappuzha and Surat. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Alappuzha and Surat with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 1 day 6h.

Indian Railways run train services between Alappuzha and Surat. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 6h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alappuzha and Surat. We recommend that you take the train to Aluva then fly from Kochi (COK) to Surat (STV). instead which will take 5h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alappuzha to Surat. We recommend that you take the train to Aluva then fly from Kochi (COK) to Surat (STV). instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Surat is Surat Airport (STV) (STV) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Surat. Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) (BHU) and Vadodara Airport (BDQ) (BDQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alappuzha and Surat. The distance is around 1,601km (995 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alappuzha to Surat is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ₹9,470 ($120).

How do I get from Alappuzha to Surat

Compare travel optionsbetween Alappuzha and Surat

Transport options from Alappuzha to Surat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5h 25m
₹9,470($120)
every 2 hours1,661km (1,032 miles)
Train to Trivandrum Pett, Fly6h 40m
₹11,780($150)
once daily1,721km (1,069 miles)
Train to Aluva, plane7h 5m
₹7,005($88)
every 2 hours1,414km (879 miles)
Train to Aluva, plane7h 50m
₹7,240($90)
every 2 hours1,820km (1,131 miles)
Train to Podanur Jn, Fly9hrs
₹9,710($120)
once daily1,565km (972 miles)
Train
1 day 6h
₹795($10)
once daily1,571km (976 miles)
Drive
23h 5m
₹12,970($165)
on demand1,601km (995 miles)

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Airports near Surat

The following major airports near Surat offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

STV
Surat Airport (STV)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Surat
BHU
Bhavnagar Airport (BHU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Surat
BDQ
Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Surat