There are 4 ways to get from Kollam to Ottapalam by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Ottappalamtrain 12625 / ...
5h 26m₹200–1,600Drive 254.9 km
- Drive from Kollam to Ottapalamcar 254.9 km
3h 50m₹2,874–4,151Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Ottapalamtaxi 254.9 km
3h 50m₹5,500–7,000Train via Thrissur
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thrisurtrain 12076 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Ottappalamtrain 16188 / ...
5h 26m₹307–2,371
Kollam to Ottapalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Ottapalam is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Ottapalam is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Ottappalam. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Kollam and Ottapalam is 273 km. The road distance is 254.9 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Ottapalam without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
The train from Kollam Jn to Ottappalam takes 5h 26m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Kollam to Ottapalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
Kollam to Ottapalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ottappalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Ottapalam is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Kollam to Ottapalam.
There are 50+ hotels available in Ottapalam.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Ottapalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Ottappalam 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 26m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Kollam Jn to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Thrisur to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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