There are 6 ways to get from Kottayam to Ottapalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Shoranurbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater
3h 29mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Ottappalamtrain 12625 / ...
3h 44m₹170–1,400Drive 176.5 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Ottapalamcar 176.5 km
2h 36m₹1,976–2,855Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Ottapalamtaxi 176.5 km
2h 36m₹3,900–4,700Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Thissurbus
- Take the train from Thrisur to Ottappalamtrain 16188 / ...
4h 54m₹285–1,335Train via Thrissur
- Take the train from Kottayam to Thrisurtrain 22503 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Ottappalamtrain 16188 / ...
4h 59m₹276–2,140
Kottayam to Ottapalam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Ottapalam is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Ottapalam is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Ottapalam. However, there are services departing from Kottayam Baker Junction and arriving at Shoranur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Ottappalam. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Kottayam and Ottapalam is 176 km. The road distance is 176.5 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Ottapalam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Kottayam to Ottapalam, including transfers.
Kottayam to Ottapalam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Kottayam Baker Junction station.
Kottayam to Ottapalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Ottapalam is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Ottapalam, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Shoranur once a week, and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Ottappalam 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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
Train from Kottayam to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Shoranur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Thissur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–390
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹250–390
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Ottapalam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Shoranur station.
Kottayam to Ottapalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ottappalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Ottapalam is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Kottayam to Ottapalam.
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