How to travel from Mumbai to Alappuzha, India

The distance between Mumbai and Alappuzha is around 1,169km (727 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Mumbai to Alappuzha by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Kochi (COK) then take the train to Alappuzha.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,765($85)
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Train

Take the train to Panvel and then to Alappuzha.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹795($10)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Bengaluru and then to Alapuzzha.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,310($29)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Alappuzha.

  • Duration20hrs
  • Distance1,369km (851 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mumbai and Alappuzha

There are several options for getting from Mumbai to Alappuzha by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹795 ($10) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,765 ($85).

The distance between Mumbai and Alappuzha is around 1,169km (727 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,131km (703 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Mumbai and Alappuzha by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mumbai to Alappuzha is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ₹6,765 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Mumbai and Alappuzha, 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 Mumbai and Alappuzha. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mumbai to Alappuzha. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Panvel. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Mumbai Suburban Railway and Indian Railways run train services between Mumbai and Alappuzha. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1 day 3h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mumbai and Alappuzha. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mumbai to Alappuzha. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bengaluru. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

MSRTC and Kerala State Road Transport Corporation run regular bus services between Mumbai and Alappuzha. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mumbai to Alappuzha. We recommend that you fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Kochi (COK) then take the train to Alappuzha. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Alappuzha is Cochin International Airport (COK) (COK) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Alappuzha. Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) (TRV) 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 Mumbai and Alappuzha. The distance is around 1,369km (851 miles) by road and it will take around 20hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mumbai to Alappuzha is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ₹6,765 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mumbai and Alappuzha

Transport options from Mumbai to Alappuzha
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4h 40m
₹6,765($85)
every 2 hours1,169km (727 miles)
Fly to Trivandrum (TRV), Train5h 25m
₹4,535($57)
every 4 hours1,428km (887 miles)
Train and Plane7h 25m
₹9,950($125)
every 3 hours1,251km (777 miles)
Fly to Calicut (CCJ), Train7h 35m
₹6,605($83)
every 4 hours1,240km (771 miles)
Fly to Coimbatore (CJB), Train7h 55m
₹6,210($78)
4 times a day1,292km (803 miles)
Train
1 day 3h
₹795($10)
every 20 mins1,332km (828 miles)
Bus
1 day 6h
₹2,310($29)
twice daily1,589km (987 miles)
Drive
20hrs
₹11,140($140)
on demand1,369km (851 miles)

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Airports near Alappuzha

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

COK
Cochin International Airport (COK)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Alappuzha
TRV
Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Alappuzha
CJB
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
International Airport
Distance
183km (114 miles) from Alappuzha