The Chennai to Alapuzha bus route covers approximately 702 kms and takes about 14 hrs 24 mins. A total of 9 direct buses operated by 6 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 13:00, and the last bus leaves at 21:00.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Anna University, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Chengalpattu, Chrompet, Ekkattuthangal, Guduvancheri, Guindy, Injambakkam, Jafferkhanpet, while common drop locations in Alapuzha are Balaramapuram.
RTC and private operators such as Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada) offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 1500 - INR 3300.00 depending on the bus type and features.



