There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Palakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Dindigul Jntrain 16368 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Towntrain 22651 / ...
8h 30m₹369–2,810Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
10h 12mDrive 388.5 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Palakkadcar 388.5 km
5h 23m₹4,380–6,326Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Palakkadtaxi 388.5 km
5h 23m₹8,500–11,000Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain 09419 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Palghat Towntrain 16843
11h 55m₹375–2,956Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
12h
Chidambaram to Palakkad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Palakkad is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Palakkad is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Palghat Town via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Palakkad is 424 km. The road distance is 388.5 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Palakkad without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Chidambaram to Palakkad, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Palakkad bus services, operated by A1 Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Palakkad is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Palakkad, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Palghat Town via Dindigul Jn in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Palakkad bus services, operated by A1 Travels, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Palakkad is 388 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Chidambaram to Palakkad.
There are 117+ hotels available in Palakkad.