There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Palakkal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisurtrain 20632 / ...
3h 42m₹370–1,792Bus via Kunnumma
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Thrissurbus
6h 41m₹432–2,516Drive 273.4 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Palakkalcar 273.4 km
4h 3m₹3,082–4,452Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Palakkaltaxi 273.4 km
4h 3m₹4,900–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Trivendrum to Thrissurbus
7h 17m₹926–2,306
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Palakkal is to bus via Kunnumma which costs ₹430 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Palakkal is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹370 - ₹1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Palakkal. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Thrissur via Ambalapuzha and Alappuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Palakkal. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Thrisur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Kerala and Palakkal is 286 km. The road distance is 273.4 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Palakkal without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹370 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Kerala to Palakkal, including transfers.
Kerala to Palakkal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kerala to Palakkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Palakkal is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹370 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Kunnumma, which costs ₹430 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Palakkal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisur hourly. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Palakkal via Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, and Thrissur in around 6h 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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 Alappuzha to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Trivendrum to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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 Palakkal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kerala to Palakkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Palakkal is 273 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Kerala to Palakkal.
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