There are 5 ways to get from Chottanikkara to Palakkad by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Palakkadbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
3h 22mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain 16316 / ...
4h 12m₹500–1,710Drive 137.7 km
- Drive from Chottanikkara to Palakkadcar 137.7 km
2h 2m₹1,544–2,230Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chottanikkara to Palakkadtaxi 137.7 km
2h 2m₹3,000–3,700Bus via Aluva
- Take the bus from Aluva to Palakkadbus
4h 31m₹513–905
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chottanikkara to Palakkad is to bus via Aluva which costs ₹500 - ₹950 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chottanikkara to Palakkad is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chottanikkara to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Chottanikkara to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Tripunithura and arriving at Palakkad via Ernakulam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Chottanikkara and Palakkad is 146 km. The road distance is 137.7 km.
The best way to get from Chottanikkara to Palakkad without a car is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Chottanikkara to Palakkad, including transfers.
Chottanikkara to Palakkad bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Ernakulam station.
Chottanikkara to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Chottanikkara to Palakkad is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,800 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Chottanikkara, India and Palakkad, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Ernakulam to Palakkad every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Ernakulam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Ernakulam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Ernakulam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–450
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,700
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
Chottanikkara to Palakkad bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Palakkad station.
Chottanikkara to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chottanikkara to Palakkad is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Chottanikkara to Palakkad.
There are 122+ hotels available in Palakkad.