How to travel from Shimla to Alappuzha, India
The distance between Shimla and Alappuzha is around 2,597km (1,614 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Shimla to Alappuzha by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alappuzha → Shimla if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi, Plane and Train
Take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Kochi (COK) then take the train to Alappuzha.
- Duration8h 10m
- Flight time4h 25m
- Typical cost₹13,050($165)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Taxi and Train
Take a taxi to Chandigarh then take the train to Alappuzha.
- Duration2 days 3h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost₹3,660($46)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimla and Alappuzha
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shimla to Alappuzha by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the train which costs around ₹3,660 ($46) and will take around 2 days 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 8h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹13,050 ($165).
The distance between Shimla and Alappuzha is around 2,597km (1,614 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,403km (1,493 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Shimla and Alappuzha by taxi, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shimla to Alappuzha is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx ₹13,050 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimla and Alappuzha, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹3,660 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shimla and Alappuzha. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Kochi (COK) then take the train to Alappuzha. instead which will take 8h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shimla and Alappuzha. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Kochi (COK) then take the train to Alappuzha. instead which will take 8h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimla to Alappuzha. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Kochi (COK) then take the train to Alappuzha. instead which will take 8h 10m.
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 Shimla and Alappuzha. The distance is around 2,948km (1,832 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimla to Alappuzha is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around ₹13,050 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shimla and Alappuzha
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi, Plane and Train + 3 similar | 8h 10m | ₹13,050($165) | every 2 hours | 2,715km (1,687 miles) |
| Taxi to Chandigarh (IXC), plane and train | 8h 35m | ₹19,580($245) | every 4 hours | 2,870km (1,784 miles) |
| Taxi to Dehra Dun (DED), plane and train | 10h 15m | ₹18,545($235) | every 2 hours | 2,597km (1,614 miles) |
| Taxi to Chandigarh (IXC), plane and train | 11h 30m | ₹14,880($185) | 4 times a day | 2,734km (1,699 miles) |
Taxi and Train + 1 similar | 2 days 3h | ₹3,660($46) | twice a week | 3,043km (1,891 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 2 days 9h | ₹6,285($79) | once daily | 3,357km (2,086 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 17h | ₹23,875($300) | on demand | 2,948km (1,832 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shimla and Alappuzha
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Helitrans
Air India Limited
GoAir
Bus companies
HRTC
Vijayanand Travels
Train operators
Indian Railways
Airports near Alappuzha
The following major airports near Alappuzha offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Cochin International Airport (COK)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Alappuzha
Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Alappuzha
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
- Distance
- 183km (114 miles) from Alappuzha