How to travel from Alappuzha to Tiruchchirāppalli, India

The distance between Alappuzha and Tiruchchirāppalli is around 375km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Alappuzha to Tiruchchirāppalli by train, taxi, car and plane. 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 Tiruchirapalli (TRZ).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,275($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Tiruchchirapali.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹320($4)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Tiruchirappalli.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,960($100)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Tiruchirappalli.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance375km (233 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alappuzha and Tiruchchirāppalli

There are several options for getting from Alappuzha to Tiruchchirāppalli by train, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,275 ($105).

The distance between Alappuzha and Tiruchchirāppalli is around 375km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 288km (179 miles)

It takes around 12h 55m to get from Alappuzha and Tiruchchirāppalli by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alappuzha to Tiruchchirāppalli is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ₹8,275 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Alappuzha and Tiruchchirāppalli, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹320 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alappuzha and Tiruchchirāppalli. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Alappuzha and Tiruchchirāppalli with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 12h 55m.

Indian Railways run train services between Alappuzha and Tiruchchirāppalli. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 55m, 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 Tiruchchirāppalli. We recommend that you take the train to Aluva then fly from Kochi (COK) to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alappuzha to Tiruchchirāppalli. We recommend that you take the train to Aluva then fly from Kochi (COK) to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ). instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Tiruchchirāppalli is Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ) (TRZ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli. Madurai International Airport (IXM) (IXM) and Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) 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 Tiruchchirāppalli. The distance is around 375km (233 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alappuzha to Tiruchchirāppalli is to take the train which takes, on average, 12h 55m and will usually cost around ₹320 ($4).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alappuzha and Tiruchchirāppalli

Transport options from Alappuzha to Tiruchchirāppalli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 20m
₹8,275($105)
every 2 hours758km (471 miles)
Train to Trivandrum Pett, Fly5h 35m
₹14,880($185)
twice a week1,061km (659 miles)
Train
12h 55m
₹320($4)
once daily605km (376 miles)
Taxi
5h 40m
₹7,960($100)
on demand375km (233 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
₹3,580($45)
on demand375km (233 miles)

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Train operators

Airports near Tiruchchirāppalli

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

TRZ
Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli
IXM
Madurai International Airport (IXM)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli
CJB
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli