There are 6 ways to get from Ottapalam to Kollam by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ottappalam to Kollam Jntrain 16344 / ...
5h 12m₹200–1,600Train, bus
- Take the train from Ottappalam to Punkunnamtrain 22639
- Take the bus from Thissur to Kollambus
6h 2m₹772–3,037Drive 255.1 km
- Drive from Ottapalam to Kollamcar 255.1 km
3h 54m₹2,896–4,182Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ottapalam to Kollamtaxi 255.1 km
3h 54m₹5,500–7,000Train via Thrissur
- Take the train from Ottappalam to Thrisurtrain 16792 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Kollam Jntrain 16301 / ...
6h 4m₹313–2,444Train, bus via Aluva
- Take the train from Ottappalam to Aluvatrain 16792 / ...
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kollambus
6h 43m₹323–1,647
Ottapalam to Kollam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottapalam to Kollam is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ottapalam to Kollam is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,200.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ottappalam and arriving at Kollam Jn. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Ottapalam and Kollam is 273 km. The road distance is 255.1 km.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Kollam without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
The train from Ottappalam to Kollam Jn takes 5h 12m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Ottapalam to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ottappalam station.
Ottapalam to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottapalam to Kollam is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Ottapalam to Kollam.
There are 760+ hotels available in Kollam.
What companies run services between Ottapalam, India and Kollam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ottappalam to Kollam Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ottappalam to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Ottappalam to Punkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Ottappalam to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 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 Thrisur to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Ottappalam to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Thissur to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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