There are 6 ways to get from Ottapalam to Kerala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Thrissur
best- Take the train from Ottappalam to Thrisurtrain 06797 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 20631 / ...
6h 2m₹333–2,544Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ottappalam to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 12626 / ...
7h 30m₹230–1,800Train, bus
- Take the train from Ottappalam to Aluvatrain 06797 / ...
- Take the bus from Aluva to Trivendrumbus
8h 20m₹793–3,197Drive 325.4 km
- Drive from Ottapalam to Thiruvananthapuramcar 325.4 km
4h 45m₹3,521–5,086Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ottapalam to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi 325.4 km
4h 45m₹7,000–8,500Bus
- Take the bus from Ottapalam to Vytilla Hubbus
- Take the bus from Vytilla Hub to Alappuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus
8h 52m₹350–921
Ottapalam to Kerala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottapalam to Kerala is to bus which costs ₹350 - ₹950 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Ottapalam to Kerala is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottapalam to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Ottapalam and arriving at Trivandrum via Vytilla Hub, Alappuzha and Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ottappalam and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Ottapalam and Kerala is 323 km. The road distance is 325.4 km.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Kerala without a car is to train via Thrissur which takes 6h 2m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Ottapalam to Kerala, including transfers.
Ottapalam to Kerala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ottapalam station.
Ottapalam to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ottappalam station.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Kerala is to train via Thrissur which takes 6h 2m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹350 - ₹950 and takes 8h 52m.
What companies run services between Ottapalam, India and Kerala, India?
You can take a train from Ottappalam to Thiruvananthapuram Central via Thrisur in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottapalam to Trivandrum via Vytilla Hub, Alappuzha, and Ambalapuzha in around 8h 52m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ottappalam to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thrisur to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Ottappalam to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Ottappalam to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Aluva to Trivendrum
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ottapalam to Vytilla Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–450
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Vytilla Hub to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹65–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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More Questions & Answers
Ottapalam to Kerala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Vytilla Hub station.
Ottapalam to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottapalam to Kerala is 325 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Ottapalam to Kerala.
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