There are 5 ways to get from Kayamkulam to Palakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kayankulam to Palakkadtrain 12625 / ...
5h 2m₹200–1,600Bus via Cherthala
- Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Chertalabus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Palakkadbus
5h 37m₹686–2,259Drive 228.4 km
- Drive from Kayamkulam to Palakkadcar 228.4 km
3h 24m₹2,575–3,720Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kayamkulam to Palakkadtaxi 228.4 km
3h 24m₹5,000–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Palakkadbus
5h 49m₹300–2,100
Kayamkulam to Palakkad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kayamkulam to Palakkad is to bus which costs ₹300 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kayamkulam to Palakkad is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kayamkulam and arriving at Palakkad. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kayankulam and arriving at Palakkad. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Kayamkulam and Palakkad is 265 km. The road distance is 228.4 km.
The best way to get from Kayamkulam to Palakkad without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
The train from Kayankulam to Palakkad takes 5h 2m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Kayamkulam to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kayamkulam station.
Kayamkulam to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kayankulam station.
The best way to get from Kayamkulam to Palakkad is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Cherthala, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Kayamkulam, India and Palakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kayankulam to Palakkad every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kayamkulam to Palakkad via Chertala and Cherthala in around 5h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kayankulam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kayamkulam to Chertala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kayamkulam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Cherthala to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Kayamkulam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kayamkulam to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Chertala station.
Kayamkulam to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kayamkulam to Palakkad is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Kayamkulam to Palakkad.
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