There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Othakalmandapam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Podanur Jntrain 12698
7h 36m₹586–2,334Bus via Pollachi
cheapest- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Pollachibus 783Ns
14h 12m₹500–1,040Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Pollachibus
11h 5m₹592–783Drive 379.9 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Othakalmandapamcar 379.9 km
5h 33m₹4,263–6,157Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Othakalmandapamtaxi 379.9 km
5h 33m₹8,000–10,000
Kerala to Othakalmandapam by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Othakalmandapam is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹800 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Othakalmandapam is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Othakalmandapam. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at FlixBus Pollachi - Ottakkalmandapam via FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Othakalmandapam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Podanur Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Kerala and Othakalmandapam is 415 km. The road distance is 379.9 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Othakalmandapam without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Kerala to Othakalmandapam, including transfers.
Kerala to Othakalmandapam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kerala to Othakalmandapam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Othakalmandapam is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹800 and takes 11h 5m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Othakalmandapam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Podanur Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 24m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Trivandrum to Pollachi once daily. Tickets cost ₹470–650 and the journey takes 9h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Podanur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–900
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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Booking & Getting There
Kerala to Othakalmandapam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Pollachi station.
Kerala to Othakalmandapam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Podanur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Othakalmandapam is 380 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Kerala to Othakalmandapam.
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