There are 9 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Palakkad by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kanchipuram to Katpadi Tamil Nadubus Kanchipuram - Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Palakkadtrain 12601 / ...
8h 9m₹643–3,365Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arakkonam to Palghat Towntrain 22651
11h 56m₹439–3,413Bus
- Take the bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
9h 32mDrive 456.8 km
- Drive from Kanchipuram to Palakkadcar 456.8 km
6h 42m₹5,150–7,438Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Palakkadtaxi 456.8 km
6h 42m₹10,000–12,000Train, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
7h 56m₹5,244–8,796Bus via Komarapalayam
- Take the bus from Kanchipuram Bypass to Laxminagar Bypassbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4450 / ...
10h₹867–2,185Train, fly to Calicut International Airport
- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain
7h 53m₹6,324–12,426Train, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain
8h 33m₹5,844–10,286
Kanchipuram to Palakkad by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanchipuram to Palakkad is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Kanchipuram to Palakkad is to drive which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanchipuram to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanchipuram to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Kanchipuram and arriving at Palghat Town via Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
The distance between Kanchipuram and Palakkad is 476 km. The road distance is 456.8 km.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Palakkad without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 9m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Kanchipuram to Palakkad, including transfers.
Kanchipuram to Palakkad bus services, operated by VSN Travels, depart from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Kanchipuram to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arakkonam station.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Palakkad is to bus which takes 9h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 56m.
What companies run services between Kanchipuram, India and Palakkad, India?
You can take a bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Arakkonam to Palghat Town once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 58m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–20,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Kanchipuram East to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Arakkonam to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Kanchipuram East to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Parpanangadi to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Kanchipuram East to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Kanchipuram to Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹377–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Kanchipuram Bypass to Laxminagar Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,500
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹550–1,400
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹650–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹290–700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Kanchipuram to Palakkad bus services, operated by VSN Travels, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Kanchipuram to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palghat Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanchipuram to Palakkad is 457 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Kanchipuram to Palakkad.
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