There are 4 ways to get from Cherthala to Palakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Cherthala to Palakkad by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cherthala to Palakkad is to bus which costs ₹210 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Cherthala to Palakkad is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cherthala and arriving at Palakkad. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cherthala and arriving at Palakkad. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Cherthala and Palakkad is 185 km. The road distance is 161.7 km.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Palakkad without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
The train from Cherthala to Palakkad takes 3h 42m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Cherthala to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Cherthala station.
Cherthala to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Palakkad is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹210 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Palakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Cherthala to Palakkad 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Cherthala to Palakkad every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–300 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Kallada Tours and Travels also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherthala to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Cherthala to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–300
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Cherthala to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Cherthala to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherthala to Palakkad is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Cherthala to Palakkad.
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