There are 6 ways to get from Anchal to Palakkad by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Kizhake Chālakudi
best- Take the bus from Kollam to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Palakkadbus
7h 14m₹559–1,008Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kollam to Karunagapallybus
- Take the train from Karunagapalli to Aluvatrain
- Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain
7h 23m₹514–2,728Drive 279.2 km
- Drive from Anchal to Palakkadcar 279.2 km
4h 12m₹3,187–4,604Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anchal to Palakkadtaxi 279.2 km
4h 12m₹6,000–7,500Bus
- Take the bus from Ayoor to Thiruvallabus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Thiruvalla - Bus Stand to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4450
9h 16m₹638–1,464Train
- Take the train from Punalur to Palakkadtrain 16791
9h 58m₹517–2,139
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anchal to Palakkad is to bus via Kizhake Chālakudi which costs ₹550 - ₹1,100 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Anchal to Palakkad is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Anchal to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Palakkad via Chalakudy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Anchal to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
The distance between Anchal and Palakkad is 349 km. The road distance is 279.2 km.
The best way to get from Anchal to Palakkad without a car is to bus via Kizhake Chālakudi which takes 7h 14m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,100.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Anchal to Palakkad, including transfers.
Anchal to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Anchal to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.
The best way to get from Anchal to Palakkad is to bus via Kizhake Chālakudi which takes 7h 14m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 58m.
What companies run services between Anchal, Kerala, India and Palakkad, India?
You can take a vehicle from Anchal to Palakkad via Kollam and Chalakudy in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Punalur to Palakkad once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 9h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karunagapalli to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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 Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- 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 Punalur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–380
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chalakudy to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–440
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Karunagapally
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–140
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ayoor to Thiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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Booking & Getting There
Anchal to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Anchal to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anchal to Palakkad is 279 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Anchal to Palakkad.
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