There are 5 ways to get from Kāraikkudi to Palakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Towntrain
6h 30m₹450–3,469Bus
- Take the bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Pollachi, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Pollachi, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus
10h 2mDrive 267.8 km
- Drive from Kāraikkudi to Palakkadcar 267.8 km
3h 51m₹3,022–4,365Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Palakkadtaxi 267.8 km
3h 51m₹5,500–7,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Coimbatore Nrthtrain 16617
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
8h 55m
Kāraikkudi to Palakkad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Palakkad is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹3,500 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Palakkad is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikkudi to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Pollachi, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Kāraikkudi to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Palghat Town via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Kāraikkudi and Palakkad is 357 km. The road distance is 267.8 km.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Palakkad without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Kāraikkudi to Palakkad, including transfers.
Kāraikkudi to Palakkad bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, depart from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikkudi to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Palakkad is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 2m.
What companies run services between Kāraikkudi, India and Palakkad, India?
You can take a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Palghat Town via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kāraikkudi to Palakkad, Kerala via Devakottai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Pollachi, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 2m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Coimbatore Nrth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Website
- SKT Bus Transport
Bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- SKT Bus Transport
- Website
- Supaa Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Pollachi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Supaa Travels
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Pollachi, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Universal Travels
- Website
- Suraj Holidays
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Suraj Holidays
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kāraikkudi to Palakkad bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikkudi to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikkudi to Palakkad is 268 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Kāraikkudi to Palakkad.
There are 116+ hotels available in Palakkad.