Alleppey is 2 hours drive south of Cochin international Airport ( Kochi airport ).
Most of the resorts and houseboat point in Alleppey are 70-80 km from the airport.
The popular option is to take a cab from Cochin airport to Alappuzha.
[table caption=”Cab from Cochin airport to Alappuzha”]
Cab option | How to book | Typical cost
Option 1 | Pre Book airport transfer with your resort / hotel at Alappuzha. This is the recommended option for transfer from Cochin airport to Alappuzha. | ₹3,500
Option 2 | Book airport taxi at the pre-paid counter near after the baggage collection area. Collect the receipt and exit the building and walk to the pickup point. | ₹4,500
Option 3 | Book Uber intercity cab on arrival . Use you mobile Uber app | ₹3,500
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Other options are cheaper but has the hassle of may hops.
Following backpacker style budget option will cost you under ₹500. Plan for about 3-4 hours to reach Alleppey by bus or train.
Cochin airport to Alappuzha by bus Get to Alwaye or Vyttila KSRTC bus terminals by local transport ( shuttle, metro or taxi from airport ). Board a Alleppy bount KSRTC bus. At alleppey take local autoririkhaw to your hotel or houseboat point.
Cochin airport to Alappuzha by train Get to Alwaye or Ernakulam Jn railway station by local transit. Board a southbound train via Alleppey (
Attaching a list of 10 south bound trains you can board from Alwaye (12km from airport) that pass via Alleppey.
[table caption=”Trains from (Aluva near Cochin airport) to Alleppey ” ]
Train Number|Train Name|Departure ( Aluva -AWY) |Arrival ( Alleppey – ALLP)
16128|Guruvayur Chennai Egmore Exp|12:40 AM|2:17 AM
16603|Maveli Exp|1:22 AM|2:55 AM
16315|Kochuveli Exp|3:35 AM|5:02 AM
16341|Guruvayur Trivandrum Central Exp|4:53 AM|6:32 AM
22639|Alleppey Superfast Exp|7:50 AM|10:40 AM
16308|Cannanore Alleppey Exp|10:38 AM|1:25 PM
16345|Netravati Exp|12:00 PM|2:00 PM
13351|Dhanbad Alleppey Exp|12:12 PM|3:15 PM
16605|Ernad Exp|3:40 PM|5:48 PM
12075|Trivandrum Janshatabdi Exp|4:40 PM|6:33 PM
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How far Alleppey from Kochi ?
Alleppey – Kochi city : 55km
Alleppey – Kochi airport : 80km
What’s is the nearest airport for Alleppey ?
Kochi (COK)
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