Drop Taxi & Cab Hire in Alappuzha: One-Way, Outstation and Airport

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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Popular drop taxi routes from Alappuzha

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

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 your vehicle

Hatchback

Swift, WagonR or similar. Four seats, good for one or two people with light luggage.

Sedan

Dzire, Etios or similar. Four seats with a larger boot for a family of four.

SUV or Innova

Ertiga, Innova or similar. Six or seven seats, for families and hill roads.

Tempo traveller

Twelve to seventeen seats for groups travelling together.

Cab services in Alappuzha

One-way drop taxi

Pay for one side only. Best when you do not need the cab back.

Outstation round trip

The same cab and driver stay with you until you are back; halts and extra days are shown before you book.

Airport pickup and drop

Book a cab to or from the airport at any hour of the day.

Local hourly rental

A cab by the hour for shopping, meetings and temple visits.

Tour packages

Sightseeing packages for the places people visit from here.

Tempo traveller on rent

Family and office groups, with room for luggage.

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

When people book a cab in Alappuzha

  • Pickup from Cochin airport to the Alappuzha houseboat jetty
  • Drop taxi from Alappuzha to Munnar, Kumarakom or Thekkady
  • Local cab for Alappuzha Beach, Marari and Krishnapuram Palace
  • Pickup from Alappuzha railway station for a resort stay

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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Charges for the trip are listed on the fare screen before you pay, and the cancellation policy is shown at booking.

Checked drivers

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Track and share

Follow the trip live in the app and share it with family.

Pay your way

Pay in full, pay 25% now, or pay later, depending on the trip.

Help any hour

Booking and support run 24x7.

How it works

  1. Enter the pickup and the drop
  2. Pick a car and see the fare
  3. Confirm with an OTP
  4. Driver and car details reach you before pickup

Questions about taxis in Alappuzha

How do I get a taxi from Kochi airport to Alleppey?

Book a pickup at Cochin airport with Alappuzha as your drop. The fare is shown before you confirm. Houseboat check-in times are fixed, so plan your arrival around them.

Is there a taxi for Alleppey to Munnar?

Yes. Choose Munnar as your drop. The last stretch is a ghat road, so start in daylight.

Can I use a cab for the day around Alappuzha?

Yes. A local package gives you a driver for the beach, Marari and Krishnapuram Palace.

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