There are 4 ways to get from Ottapalam to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Ottapalam to Kottayam by train
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The cheapest way to get from Ottapalam to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Ottapalam to Kottayam is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ottappalam and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Ottapalam and Kottayam is 177 km. The road distance is 177.3 km.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
The train from Ottappalam to Kottayam takes 3h 47m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Ottapalam to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ottappalam station.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Kottayam is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹700 and takes 4h 46m.
Ottapalam to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottapalam to Kottayam is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Ottapalam to Kottayam.
What companies run services between Ottapalam, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ottappalam to Kottayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Shoranur to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–290 and the journey takes 4h 31m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ottappalam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Shoranur to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–290
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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