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How to get fromKerala to Palakkadby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Palakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palakkadtrain train 12625 / ...
    6h 42m
    ₹240–1,900

  2. Bus via Cherthala

    1. Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cherthala to Palakkadbus bus
    7h 14m
    ₹749–2,466

  3. Drive 336.3 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Palakkadcar car 336.3 km
    4h 57m
    ₹3,781–5,462

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Palakkadtaxi taxi 336.3 km
    4h 57m
    ₹7,000–9,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trivandrum to Palakkadbus bus
    8h 30m
    ₹410–650

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Palakkad, Keralabus bus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Palakkad, Kerala
    8h 59m

Kerala to Palakkad by train

Calendar65Weekly Trains
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket₹240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Kerala, India and Palakkad, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palakkad every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Palakkad via Ambalapuzha, Chertala, and Cherthala in around 7h 14m.

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