There are 4 ways to get from Cherthala to Ottapalam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Cherthala to Ottappalam12512 / ...
3h 30m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chalakkudy
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Vadakkanchery
4h 59m₹825–3,567Drive 151.6 km
- Drive from Cherthala to Ottapalam151.6 km
2h 12m₹1,608–2,323Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Ottapalam151.6 km
2h 12m₹3,300–4,000
Cherthala to Ottapalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherthala to Ottapalam is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Cherthala to Ottapalam is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cherthala and arriving at Ottappalam. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Cherthala and Ottapalam is 153 km. The road distance is 151.6 km.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Ottapalam without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Cherthala to Ottappalam takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Cherthala to Ottapalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Ottapalam is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,600 and takes 4h 59m.
Cherthala to Ottapalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ottappalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherthala to Ottapalam is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Cherthala to Ottapalam.
What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Ottapalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Cherthala to Ottappalam 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chertala to Ottapalam via Ernakulam, Chalakudy, and Vadakkanchery in around 4h 59m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherthala to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Chalakkudy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Chalakudy to Vadakkanchery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Ernakulam to Chalakkudy
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹410–600
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Chalakudy to Vadakkanchery
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹480–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
Kerala Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 47 27 66 20
- Website
- keralatouristtaxi.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
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