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How To Reach Kumarakom
Kumarakom’s divine beaches, backwaters, & cluster of islands will make for a mesmerizing and scenic holiday!
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How To Reach Kumarakom
Read about the best & quickest routes to save time & money, as suggested by our travelers
Kumarakom is a cluster of small islands on the Vembanad Lake that makes it a hotspot for tourists who love the backwaters. And if you are enchanted by this destination and are wondering how to reach Kumarakom, then there are multiple ways for the same.
The question, how to reach Kumarakom can be answered via air, road, and railways, all of which are connected to all the major cities of Kerala. These transport options in Kumarakom are suitable for families, solo travelers, friends trip, and other kinds of travelers.
By Air
Cochin International Airport which is nearly 80 km away and serves as the nearest airport to Kumarakom. Flights of domestic airlines connect Cochin with other Indian cities on a daily basis and flights from international cities also serve Cochin city which helps save time and money for foreign tourists. AC cabs, non AC cabs, and city buses can be hired from Cochin Airport to reach Kumarakom by road.
The second nearest airport is at Trivandrum which is about 171 km away. There are a number of international and domestic flights available from and to Kumarakom. There are also numerous options of public transport available to reach the airport.
Kumarakom lies just 16 km away from the nearest city, Kottayam. The foreign tourists can reach Kumarakom from anywhere outside India, easily where one can fly to Mumbai (Bombay) or Chennai (Madras) from there then take a flight to fly to Kerala where one has a choice of three international airports as entry points, namely Kochi (Cochin), Kozhikode (Calicut), and Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) Airports.
By Train
Kumarakom does not have its own railway station and Kottayam serves as the nearest railway station. Trains from various parts of the country like Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Kochi etc. reach Kottayam on a regular basis and direct as well as stopover trains are available for this route.
Kumarakom is accessible by boat from Muhamma, a town near Alleppey . There are state-run boats and private boats which run from Muhamma to Kumarakom. The boat ride to Kumarakom is a very scenic and delightful journey.There is ferry as well as available to Kumarakom .
By Road
Kumarakom is connected to various cities by well- maintained roads. State as well as private bus operators travel up to the Kumarakom route and are readily available. Travelers from nearby destinations can also drive in their private vehicles to enjoy a road trip. Luxury buses are available from Kottayam bus terminus, which is located around 14 km away from Kumarakom village which withholds the operation of buses serving cities like Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Thiruvananthapuram, Mangalore, and Cochin.There are as well as direct buses which travel up to Kumarakom . If one is feeling lazy and not feels like driving, one can easily hire a taxi and relax at the backseat of the cab and travel to Kumarakom from neighboring cities.
The most inexpensive and economical way to reach Kumarakom from nearby cities within Kerala is by a bus and while there are numerous Kerala State Run Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses plying from Kottayam to Kumarakom.
For one to enjoy the scenery a road trip is a must which helps one to appreciate the beautiful surroundings, paddy fields, lakes and lush forests. The villages offer a peek at the local life and one can also stop over and enjoy the breathtaking views
By Air | By Road | By Train | By Sea | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alleppey to Kumarakom | - | 1.0 hours | - | - |
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