Bus Hire in Alappuzha: Tourist Bus, Mini Bus and Tempo Traveller on Rent

Alappuzha, or Alleppey, is the starting point for houseboat trips on the Kuttanad backwaters. It has no airport, so most visitors arrive from Kochi, about an hour and a half away, and book a taxi or a tempo traveller for the road to the jetties and on to Munnar.

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Where groups travel from Alappuzha

DestinationDistanceDriving timeGood to know
Alappuzha to Kochiabout 60 kmabout 1 hourA highway run used for Cochin airport and the railway station.Get a price
Alappuzha to Kumarakomabout 20 kmabout 30 minA short trip; resorts allow check-in from the afternoon.Get a price
Alappuzha to Munnarabout 130 kmabout 2.5 hoursThe last stretch is a ghat road; leave in daylight and allow time for rain and fog.Get a price
Alappuzha to Thekkadyabout 115 kmabout 2.5 hoursA hill and forest road; boat and safari timings decide when you should arrive.Get a price
Alappuzha to Kollamabout 90 kmabout 2 hoursA highway run along NH 66.Get a price
Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuramabout 160 kmabout 3 hoursA long highway run used for the airport.Get a price
Alappuzha to Varkalaabout 120 kmabout 2.5 hoursA coastal trip; cliff-top parking is tight in the season.Get a price
Alappuzha to Thrissurabout 145 kmabout 3 hoursA highway run used for Guruvayur and Athirappilly.Get a price

Distances and times are approximate and depend on the road and the traffic. The fare is not listed here: it is calculated live when you search, so it is always the current one.

Choose the size for your group

12 to 17 seats

Tempo traveller for families, small offices and short tours.

21 to 26 seats

Mini bus for wedding guests and college groups.

35 to 45 seats

Tourist coach for larger groups and long journeys.

AC or non-AC

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Bus hire for groups in Alappuzha

Wedding and function

Bring guests to the venue and back with one booking.

School and college tours

A bus for the whole group, with the days and places written down.

Pilgrim groups

Temple and church tours that cover several towns.

Corporate outings

Office trips and team days out.

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Serving the whole city, including Alappuzha Railway Station; Alappuzha KSRTC Bus Station, Alappuzha Private Bus Stand bus stands.

When groups hire a bus in Alappuzha

  • Tempo traveller for family groups combining backwaters and Munnar
  • College tours to Alappuzha, Kumarakom and Thekkady
  • Wedding groups travelling within Alappuzha district
  • Corporate retreats at backwater resorts

Places people go from Alappuzha

  • Alappuzha Beach and lighthouse
  • Punnamada Lake
  • Marari Beach
  • Krishnapuram Palace
  • Pathiramanal Island
  • Kuttanad backwaters
  • Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple
  • Vembanad Lake

Why book with Oray in Alappuzha

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How it works

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  4. The operator confirms your trip

Questions about bus hire in Alappuzha

Can I hire a tempo traveller for an Alleppey houseboat trip?

Yes. Use Hire a full bus, choose your dates and the number of seats and send an enquiry. The bus drops you at the jetty.

Can a college hire a bus for Alappuzha and Munnar?

Yes. Enter the dates and number of students and send an enquiry for the bus you pick.

Is there a price for every bus?

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