There are 4 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 12511 / ...
5h 42m₹200–1,600Train, bus
- Take the train from Ottappalam to Thrisurtrain
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Aluvabus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kollambus
6h 16m₹743–4,944Drive 255.1 km
- Drive from Ottapalam to Kollamcar 255.1 km
3h 53m₹2,862–4,133Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ottapalam to Kollamtaxi 255.1 km
3h 53m₹5,500–7,000
Ottapalam to Kollam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottapalam to Kollam is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ottapalam to Kollam is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ottappalam and arriving at Kollam Jn. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 42m.
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 42m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
The train from Ottappalam to Kollam Jn takes 5h 42m including transfers and departs every four hours.
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 53m to drive from Ottapalam to Kollam.
There are 713+ hotels available in Kollam.
What companies run services between Ottapalam, India and Kollam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ottappalam to Kollam Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 42m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ottappalam to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- 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
Train from Ottappalam to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- 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 Thrissur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Thrissur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Aluva to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London City Airport into central London, How to travel India's Golden Triangle, and What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.