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How to get fromArcot to Palakkadby train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Arcot to Palakkad by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Palakkadtrain train 12601 / ...
    6h 57m
    ₹656–2,568

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Standbus bus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
    2. Take the train from Jolarpettai to Palakkadtrain train 12601 / ...
    9h 3m
    ₹532–3,100

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Hosurbus bus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hosur to Palakkadbus bus
    10h 50m
    ₹784–2,426

  4. Drive  430.6 km

    1. Drive from Arcot to Palakkadcar car 430.6 km
    6h 2m
    ₹4,821–6,964

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arcot to Palakkadtaxi taxi 430.6 km
    6h 2m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  6. Bus, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Palakkadtaxi taxi
    6h 55m
    ₹7,673–13,052

  7. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Arcot to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Palakkadbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    11h 44m
    ₹889–6,721

  8. Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    3. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus bus
    8h 42m
    ₹5,783–14,682

  9. Bus, fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane MAA - CCJ
    3. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain train
    8h 55m
    ₹6,963–11,952

Arcot to Palakkad by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹784Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 440.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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.

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