By Air: The nearest airport is Kochi, 64 km to the north, Trivandrum International Airport is 159 km to the south.
By Rail: Alappuzha has recently been linked to Kochi by rail. Some trains link Alappuzha to cities like Chennai and Bokaro. The Alappuzha Railway Station is 5 km from the central bus stand and the boat jetty.
By Road: Alappuzha is on the NH 47 highway and is connected to all important towns in south India by public state transport buses.
Boat/Ferry: Alappuzha is linked by boat services through the backwaters to Quilon and Changanassery (both trips particularly splendid), Kottayam, Cochin, Kumarakom, Kovalam and Chengannur. Frequent and inexpensive services originate from the boat jetty near the central bus stand. The Alleppey Tourism Development Co-operative Society arranges on request backwater cruises from Alappuzha as well as trips to Quilon