There are 7 ways to get from Arcot to Palakkad by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Palakkadtrain 12601 / ...
6h 57m₹656–2,568Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Palakkadtrain 12601 / ...
9h 3m₹532–3,100Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Krishnagiribus Vellore - Krishnagiri
- Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Palakkadbus
9h 37m₹1,319–4,138Drive 429.8 km
- Drive from Arcot to Palakkadcar 429.8 km
6h₹4,834–6,982Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcot to Palakkadtaxi 429.8 km
6h₹10,000–13,000Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain
9h 5m₹6,463–12,452Bus via Hosūr
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Hosurbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
- Take the bus from Hosur to Palakkadbus
10h 50m₹784–2,427
Arcot to Palakkad by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Palakkad is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Palakkad is to drive which takes 6h and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcot to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at Palakkad via Vellore and Krishnagiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcot to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Walajah Road Jn and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Arcot and Palakkad is 441 km. The road distance is 429.8 km.
The best way to get from Arcot to Palakkad without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Arcot to Palakkad, including transfers.
Arcot to Palakkad bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Vellore station.
Arcot to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Walajah Road Jn station.
The best way to get from Arcot to Palakkad is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,200 and takes 9h 37m.
What companies run services between Arcot, India and Palakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Walajah Road Jn to Palakkad twice daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to Palakkad via FlixBus Vellore - Bypass, Vellore, and Krishnagiri in around 9h 37m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Walajah Road Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Parpanangadi to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Jolarpettai to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Krishnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Krishnagiri to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,600
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹850–2,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Hosur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Hosur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,500
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Arcot to Palakkad bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Krishnagiri station.
Arcot to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcot to Palakkad is 430 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Arcot to Palakkad.
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