There are 9 ways to get from Keelakarai to Palakkad by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Ramanathapuram to Dindigul Jntrain 16733 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Towntrain 22651 / ...
7h 18m₹663–2,994Bus via Pollachi
- Take the bus from Ramanathapuram, 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 8mDrive 344.1 km
- Drive from Keelakarai to Palakkadcar 344.1 km
5h 19m₹3,882–5,608Taxi
- Take the taxi from Keelakarai to Palakkadtaxi 344.1 km
5h 19m₹7,500–9,000Taxi to Madurai, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Keelakarai to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane IXM - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain
10h 12m₹11,036–19,418Train via Madurai
- Take the train from Ramanathapuram to Madurai Jntrain 06652 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palghat Towntrain 16344 / ...
7h 35m₹663–3,094Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
- Take the bus from Madurai to Palakkadbus
10h 35m₹863–1,314Taxi to Tuticorin Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Keelakarai to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane TCR - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
9h 49m₹11,056–27,752Taxi to Madurai, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Keelakarai to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane IXM - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
9h 15m₹6,936–20,428
Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Keelakarai to Palakkad is to bus which costs ₹850 - ₹1,400 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Keelakarai to Palakkad is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Keelakarai to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Pollachi, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Keelakarai to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Ramanathapuram and arriving at Palghat Town via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Keelakarai and Palakkad is 362 km. The road distance is 344.1 km.
The best way to get from Keelakarai to Palakkad without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Keelakarai to Palakkad, including transfers.
Keelakarai to Palakkad bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Keelakarai to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ramanathapuram station.
The best way to get from Keelakarai to Palakkad is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Pollachi, which costs and takes 10h 8m.
What companies run services between Keelakarai, India and Palakkad, India?
You can take a vehicle from Keelakarai to Palghat Town via Ramanathapuram and Dindigul Jn in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Keelakarai to Palakkad, Kerala via Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Pollachi, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
Flights from Madurai to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–19,000
Flights from Madurai to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–35,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ramanathapuram to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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 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
Train from Ramanathapuram to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Madurai to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–370
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Coimbatore to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Coimbatore to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–9,000
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More Questions & Answers
Keelakarai to Palakkad bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Keelakarai to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Keelakarai to Palakkad is 344 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Keelakarai to Palakkad.
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