Elappara is located on the Kattappana - Kuttikkanam state highway, situated about 8 km (5.0 mi) from Kuttikkanam and 32 km (20 mi) from Kattappana. Major long route buses to Kottayam and Changanassery stop here. Bus services are also available to places like Vandiperiyar, Kumily, Vagamon, Erattupetta, and Pala regions.