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There are 10 ways to get from Kolkata to Palakkad by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane CCU - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain train
    9h 46m
    ₹10,811–23,765

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Palakkadtrain train 22877
    33h 12m
    ₹850–7,000

  3. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Kolkata, West Bengal - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
    43h 2m

  4. Drive 2,079.2 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Palakkadcar car 2,079.2 km
    30h 23m
    ₹23,387–33,780

  5. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane CCU - CJB
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus bus
    10h 4m
    ₹9,731–17,135

  6. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CCU - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain train
    10h 56m
    ₹9,331–19,125

  7. Fly to Kannur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane CCU - CNN
    2. Take the train from Kannur to Palakkadtrain train
    13h 14m
    ₹17,201–28,465

  8. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CCU - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palghat Towntrain train
    12h 40m
    ₹8,346–22,400

  9. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane CCU - BLR
    2. Take the train from Whitefield to Palakkadtrain train
    14h 58m
    ₹6,451–16,215

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Bangalore, Karnatakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus bus
    46h

Kolkata to Palakkad by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration33h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₹850Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,981.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 46m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Palakkad once a week. Tickets cost ₹850–7,000 and the journey takes 33h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Palakkad, Kerala via Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 43h 2m.

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