There are 8 ways to get from Arcot to Palakkad by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, or plane
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 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 FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Hosurbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
- Take the bus from Hosur to Palakkadbus
10h 50m₹784–2,426Drive 430.6 km
- Drive from Arcot to Palakkadcar 430.6 km
6h 2m₹4,888–7,061Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcot to Palakkadtaxi 430.6 km
6h 2m₹10,000–13,000Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
8h 42m₹5,783–14,682Bus via Palakkad
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Hosurbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
- Take the bus from Hosur to Palakkadbus
11h 10m₹1,204–2,726Bus, fly to Calicut International Airport, 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₹6,963–12,452
Arcot to Palakkad by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 2m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcot to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at Palakkad via Hosur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
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 430.6 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 FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass 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 ₹750 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 50m.
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 Hosur in around 10h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Jolarpettai to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Parpanangadi to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Hosur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Hosur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Arcot to Palakkad bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Hosur station.
Arcot to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcot to Palakkad is 431 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Arcot to Palakkad.
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