There are 5 ways to get from Kottakkal to Ottapalam by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Kottakkal to Chengannurtaxi
- Take the train from Chengannur to Ottappalamtrain 12625 / ...
5h 5m₹1,244–2,757Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Erumeli to Thrissurbus
- Take the train from Thrisur to Ottappalamtrain 06798 / ...
6h 46m₹737–1,915Drive 217.7 km
- Drive from Kottakkal to Ottapalamcar 217.7 km
3h 21m₹2,447–3,535Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottakkal to Ottapalamtaxi 217.7 km
3h 21m₹4,800–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Erumely to Vadakkancherrybus
7h 15m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottakkal to Ottapalam is to bus and train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kottakkal to Ottapalam is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottakkal to Ottapalam. However, there are services departing from Erumely and arriving at Palakkad via Vadakkanchery. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Kottakkal and Ottapalam is 273 km. The road distance is 217.7 km.
The best way to get from Kottakkal to Ottapalam without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 5m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Kottakkal to Ottapalam, including transfers.
Kottakkal to Ottapalam bus services, operated by Kerala Lines, depart from Erumely station.
Kottakkal to Ottapalam bus services, operated by Kerala Lines, arrive at Vadakkancherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottakkal to Ottapalam is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Kottakkal to Ottapalam.
There are 48+ hotels available in Ottapalam.
What companies run services between Kottakkal, India and Ottapalam, India?
Kerala Lines operates a bus from Erumely to Vadakkancherry twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 3m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengannur to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Erumeli to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–460
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹290–460
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- [email protected]
- Website
- keralalines.com
Bus from Erumely to Vadakkancherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.keralalines.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–6,000
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