There are 6 ways to get from Anchal to Palakkad by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
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₹3,133–4,525Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anchal to Palakkadtaxi 279.2 km
4h 12m₹6,000–7,500Bus via Changanācheri
- Take the bus from Chandayamangalam to Changanasserybus
- Take the bus from Changanacherry Bus Stand to Palakkadbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
8h 43mTrain
- 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 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 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 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 Chandayamangalam to Changanassery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹95–180
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Changanacherry Bus Stand to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Azul Transports Private Limited
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Changanacherry Bus Stand to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Sekar Travels
Bus from Changanacherry Bus Stand to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sekar Travels
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Changanacherry Bus Stand to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- Kerala Express
Bus from Changanacherry Bus Stand to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Kerala Express
- Website
- Atlas Travels
Bus from Changanacherry Bus Stand to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Atlas Travels
- Website
- Suraj Holidays
Bus from Changanacherry Bus Stand to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Suraj Holidays
- Website
- JaiSai Roadlinks
Bus from Changanacherry Bus Stand to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- JaiSai Roadlinks
- Website
- Raveendra Holidays
Bus from Changanacherry Bus Stand to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Raveendra Holidays
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Changanacherry Bus Stand to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- A1 Travels
- 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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