There are 5 ways to get from Pandalam to Ottapalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Pandalam to Kottayambus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Ottappalamtrain 12625 / ...
5h 59m₹231–1,533Bus
- Take the bus from Pandalam to Shoranurbus
7h 36m₹377–1,245Drive 225 km
- Drive from Pandalam to Ottapalamcar 225 km
3h 18m₹2,554–3,688Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pandalam to Ottapalamtaxi 225 km
3h 18m₹4,900–6,000Train
- Take the train from Chengannur to Thrisurtrain 16525 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Ottappalamtrain 16188 / ...
7h 6m₹297–2,338
Pandalam to Ottapalam by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pandalam to Ottapalam is to bus which costs ₹370 - ₹1,300 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Pandalam to Ottapalam is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Pandalam to Ottapalam. However, there are services departing from Pandalam and arriving at Shoranur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Pandalam to Ottapalam. However, there are services departing from Chengannur and arriving at Ottappalam via Thrisur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Pandalam and Ottapalam is 228 km. The road distance is 225 km.
The best way to get from Pandalam to Ottapalam without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Pandalam to Ottapalam, including transfers.
Pandalam to Ottapalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Pandalam station.
Pandalam to Ottapalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengannur station.
The best way to get from Pandalam to Ottapalam is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs ₹370 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Pandalam, India and Ottapalam, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Pandalam to Shoranur once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–350 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pandalam to Ottappalam via Chengannur, Chengannur, and Thrisur in around 7h 6m.
- 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 Chengannur to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Pandalam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Pandalam to Shoranur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–350
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Pandalam to Ottapalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Shoranur station.
Pandalam to Ottapalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pandalam to Ottapalam is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Pandalam to Ottapalam.
There are 46+ hotels available in Ottapalam.