There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Palakkad Fort by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisurtrain 20632 / ...
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Palakkadbus
5h 53m₹280–1,742Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palghat Towntrain 16343
8h 2m₹240–1,900Bus via Kunnumma
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Palakkadbus
7h 33m₹749–2,466Drive 337.8 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Palakkad Fortcar 337.8 km
4h 55m₹3,808–5,500Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Palakkad Forttaxi 337.8 km
4h 55m₹7,000–9,000Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Kuzhalmannambus
10h 23m₹420–965
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Palakkad Fort is to bus which costs ₹420 - ₹1,000 and takes 10h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Palakkad Fort is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Palakkad Fort. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Palakkad via Ambalapuzha and Cherthala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Palghat Town. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Kerala and Palakkad Fort is 344 km. The road distance is 337.8 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Palakkad Fort without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 53m and costs ₹280 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Kerala to Palakkad Fort, including transfers.
Kerala to Palakkad Fort bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kerala to Palakkad Fort train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Palakkad Fort is to bus via Kunnumma which takes 7h 33m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Palakkad Fort, India?
You can take a bus from Trivandrum to Palakkad Fort via Ambalapuzha, Chertala, Cherthala, and Palakkad in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palghat Town once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 41m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Thrissur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Trivandrum to Kuzhalmannam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹410–900
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Kerala to Palakkad Fort bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kerala to Palakkad Fort train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palghat Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Palakkad Fort is 338 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Kerala to Palakkad Fort.
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