The average train between Ottapalam and Cherthala takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Ottapalam to Cherthala. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Ottapalam and Cherthala. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Ottapalam is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Cherthala at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ottapalam to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Ottapalam station and arriving at Cherthala station via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Ottapalam to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ottappalam station.
Ottapalam to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cherthala station.
The distance between Ottapalam and Cherthala is 121.2 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Ottappalam to Cherthala via Aluva in around 4h 11m.