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How to get fromBengaluru to Palayamby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Bengaluru to Palayam by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or taxi

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  1. Bus via Marthandam

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Marthandambus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    10h 54m

  2. Train via Nilakkottai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Kodaikanal Roadtrain train 16236
    2. Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Eranieltrain train 16127
    15h 20m
    ₹757–4,061

  3. Drive  636.4 km

    1. Drive from Bengaluru to Palayamcar car 636.4 km
    9h 39m
    ₹7,132–10,302

  4. Bus, fly to Trivandrum

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane BLR - TRV
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Azhagiyamandapambus bus
    6h 46m
    ₹5,632–12,027

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar to FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalaybus bus FlixBus IN4430
    12h 44m
    ₹1,332–3,635

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Baiyyapanahalli Yard to Nagercoil Jntrain train 17235
    16h 12m
    ₹1,031–3,543

  7. Bus, fly to Tuticorin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane BLR - TCR
    3. Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus bus
    7h 21m
    ₹8,772–19,737

  8. Bus, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane BLR - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Palayamtaxi taxi
    7h 37m
    ₹10,372–18,287

Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,846Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 663.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 54m

What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Palayam, Tamil Nādu, India?

SLGT Travels operates a bus from Bengaluru to Marthandam hourly, and the journey takes 10h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bangalore Cant to Palayam via Kodaikanal Road and Eraniel in around 15h 20m.

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