There are 5 ways to get from Cherthala to Palani by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cherthala to Palanibus
6h 19m₹340–650Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cherthala to Palakkadtrain 16316 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Palanitrain 22652 / ...
6h 39m₹325–2,532Drive 260.2 km
- Drive from Cherthala to Palanicar 260.2 km
3h 47m₹2,531–3,656Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Palanitaxi 260.2 km
3h 47m₹5,000–6,500Bus via Aluva
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Aluvabus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Palanibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
7h 45m
Cherthala to Palani by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cherthala to Palani is to bus which costs ₹340 - ₹650 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Cherthala to Palani is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cherthala and arriving at Palani. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherthala to Palani. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Palani via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Cherthala and Palani is 285 km. The road distance is 260.2 km.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Palani without a car is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs ₹340 - ₹650.
The bus from Cherthala to Palani takes 6h 19m including transfers and departs once daily.
Cherthala to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Cherthala station.
Cherthala to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Palani is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs ₹340 - ₹650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Palani, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Cherthala to Palani once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–650 and the journey takes 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cherthala to Palani via Palakkad in around 6h 39m.
- 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
Train from Palakkad to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Cherthala to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
Bus from Cherthala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 99470 04865
- [email protected]
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
- Website
- Sri Murugas Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Murugas Travels
- Website
- Standard Tours
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Standard Tours
- Phone
- +91 98420 39566
- [email protected]
- Website
- New Lucky Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- New Lucky Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Phone
- +91 90033 58782
- [email protected]
- Website
- GRM Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- GRM Travels
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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 Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Cherthala to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherthala to Palani is 260 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Cherthala to Palani.
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