There are 4 ways to get from Kollam to Ottapalam by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Thrissur
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thrisurtrain 20632 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Ottappalamtrain 06798 / ...
4h 44m₹306–2,366Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Ottappalamtrain 12512 / ...
5h 9m₹200–1,600Drive 255 km
- Drive from Kollam to Ottapalamcar 255 km
3h 50m₹2,868–4,142Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Ottapalamtaxi 255 km
3h 50m₹5,500–7,000
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 9m.
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 every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Kollam and Ottapalam is 260 km. The road distance is 255 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Ottapalam without a car is to train via Thrissur which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Kollam to Ottapalam, including transfers.
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 Thrisur 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 52+ hotels available in Ottapalam.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Ottapalam, India?
You can take a train from Kollam Jn to Ottappalam via Thrisur in around 4h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 59 min
- 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 Kollam Jn to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- 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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