About Alleppey Backwaters
Houseboat country. Kettuvallam cruises trace canals and lagoons through coconut-shaded Kuttanad farmland at the pace the rice barges once kept.
Best Time to Visit
September to March
The lagoons are full and lush after the rains. Winter offers the most pleasant cruising weather.
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Travel Tips
- Book an overnight houseboat for the full experience
- Try Karimeen Pollichathu (pearl spot fish)
- Use mosquito repellent in the evenings
How to Reach Alleppey Backwaters
Alleppey Backwaters is located in Kerala, India at coordinates 9.4981°N, 76.3388°E. You can reach Alleppey Backwaters by air (nearest airport in Kerala), train, or road. Use YatraJunction's free fare calculator to compare live train, bus and flight prices, and to build an AI-powered itinerary tailored to your budget and travel dates.
How to reach Alleppey Backwaters from major cities
Alleppey Backwaters from Bengaluru
~512 km by road- Train (Sleeper Class) ₹320 · 9h 41m
- Train (3AC) ₹845 · 8h 57m
- Volvo AC Bus ₹1,410 · 9h 43m
- Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹6,960 · 9h 34m
Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹320) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (8h 57m).
Alleppey Backwaters from Chennai
~732 km by road- Train (Sleeper Class) ₹435 · 13h 31m
- Train (3AC) ₹1,130 · 12h 27m
- Volvo AC Bus ₹1,980 · 13h 42m
- Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹9,810 · 13h 33m
Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹435) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (12h 27m).
Alleppey Backwaters from Hyderabad
~1134 km by road- Train (3AC) ₹1,650 · 18h 54m
- Train (2AC) ₹2,395 · 18h 54m
- Volvo AC Bus ₹3,030 · 21h 1m
- Flight (Economy) ₹6,280 · 4h 9m
Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹1,650) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (4h 9m).
Alleppey Backwaters from Pune
~1298 km by road- Train (3AC) ₹1,860 · 21h 31m
- Train (2AC) ₹2,700 · 21h 31m
- Volvo AC Bus ₹3,455 · 23h 60m
- Flight (Economy) ₹6,870 · 4h 23m
Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹1,860) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (4h 23m).
Alleppey Backwaters from Mumbai
~1410 km by road- Train (3AC) ₹2,010 · 23h 19m
- Train (2AC) ₹2,910 · 23h 19m
- Volvo AC Bus ₹3,745 · 26h 3m
- Flight (Economy) ₹7,275 · 4h 33m
Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹2,010) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (4h 33m).
Alleppey Backwaters from Ahmedabad
~1945 km by road- Train (3AC) ₹2,700 · 31h 53m
- Train (2AC) ₹3,910 · 31h 53m
- Flight (Economy) ₹9,205 · 5h 20m
Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹2,700) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (5h 20m).
Fares are indicative estimates based on distance — verify with the operator before booking.
Planning Your Visit to Alleppey Backwaters
Alleppey Backwaters lies in Kerala, India, and ranks among the state’s most-visited city destinations. The nearest major city and transport gateway is Kochi, roughly 49 km away — most travellers route through Kochi by air or rail before continuing on to Alleppey Backwaters. Time your trip for September to March for the most comfortable weather.
Travelling from within India, Kochi connects to every metro by daily domestic flights and the railway network, so Alleppey Backwaters slots easily into a wider Kerala itinerary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best time to visit Alleppey Backwaters?
- The best time to visit Alleppey Backwaters is September to March. The lagoons are full and lush after the rains. Winter offers the most pleasant cruising weather.
- What are the top travel tips for Alleppey Backwaters?
- Book an overnight houseboat for the full experience. Try Karimeen Pollichathu (pearl spot fish). Use mosquito repellent in the evenings.
- Where is Alleppey Backwaters located?
- Alleppey Backwaters is in Kerala, India, at 9.4981° N, 76.3388° E. The nearest major city and transport hub is Kochi, about 49 km away.
- What are the best places to visit near Alleppey Backwaters?
- Top attractions near Alleppey Backwaters include Fort Kochi (about 53 km away), Varkala (about 94 km away), Munnar Tea Gardens (about 103 km away) — all easy to combine on a Kerala trip.
- How to reach Alleppey Backwaters from Bengaluru?
- Alleppey Backwaters is about 512 km from Bengaluru. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹320, 9h 41m), Train (3AC) (~₹845, 8h 57m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹1,410, 9h 43m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹320) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (8h 57m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
- How to reach Alleppey Backwaters from Chennai?
- Alleppey Backwaters is about 732 km from Chennai. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹435, 13h 31m), Train (3AC) (~₹1,130, 12h 27m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹1,980, 13h 42m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹435) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (12h 27m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
- How to reach Alleppey Backwaters from Hyderabad?
- Alleppey Backwaters is about 1134 km from Hyderabad. Options include Train (3AC) (~₹1,650, 18h 54m), Train (2AC) (~₹2,395, 18h 54m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹3,030, 21h 1m). The cheapest is usually Train (3AC) (~₹1,650) and the fastest is Flight (Economy) (4h 9m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
