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How to get fromChennai to Palakkadby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Chennai to Palakkad by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Palakkadtrain train 12623 / ...
    8h 7m
    ₹300–2,400

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
    10h 20m
    ₹550–1,400

  3. Drive 529.9 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Palakkadcar car 529.9 km
    7h 49m
    ₹5,975–8,630

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Palakkadtaxi taxi 529.9 km
    7h 49m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  5. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus bus
    6h 33m
    ₹5,223–8,642

  6. Bus via Coimbatore

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus bus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
    10h 57m

  7. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane MAA - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain train
    6h 30m
    ₹6,303–12,772

  8. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain train
    7h 10m
    ₹5,323–10,132

  9. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane plane MAA - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Palakkadtrain train
    6h 50m
    ₹4,653–12,712

  10. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Towntrain train
    8h 12m
    ₹6,423–10,872

  11. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palghat Towntrain train
    9h 9m
    ₹5,838–10,907

Chennai to Palakkad by train

Calendar66Weekly Trains
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₹300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 546.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Palakkad, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Palakkad every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 7m. Alternatively, Sbm Traansport operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 10h 20m. IntrCity SmartBus also services this route once daily.

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