There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Olavakkode by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Kottayam to Olavakkode by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Olavakkode is to bus which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Olavakkode is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kottayam and arriving at Palakkad. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Palakkad. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Kottayam and Olavakkode is 209 km. The road distance is 191.6 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Olavakkode without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Kottayam to Palakkad takes 3h 57m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Kottayam to Olavakkode bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Olavakkode train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Olavakkode is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Olavakkode, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Palakkad every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Palakkad every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹260–800 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Kallada Tours and Travels also services this route once daily.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–800
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kottayam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Olavakkode bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Kottayam to Olavakkode train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Olavakkode is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Kottayam to Olavakkode.
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