There are 6 ways to get from Koothanallur to Palakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Nidamangalam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Towntrain
7h 18m₹814–3,942Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nidamangalam to Palakkadtrain 16187
9h 25m₹614–2,342Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
8h 35mDrive 349.2 km
- Drive from Koothanallur to Palakkadcar 349.2 km
5h 34m₹3,938–5,689Taxi
- Take the taxi from Koothanallur to Palakkadtaxi 349.2 km
5h 34m₹7,500–9,500Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
9h 46m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Koothanallur to Palakkad is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,400 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Koothanallur to Palakkad is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Koothanallur to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala via Palani, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Koothanallur to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Nidamangalam and arriving at Palghat Town via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Koothanallur and Palakkad is 363 km. The road distance is 349.2 km.
The best way to get from Koothanallur to Palakkad without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 7h 18m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Koothanallur to Palakkad, including transfers.
Koothanallur to Palakkad bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu station.
Koothanallur to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nidamangalam station.
The best way to get from Koothanallur to Palakkad is to train via Dindigul which takes 7h 18m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Palani, which costs and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Koothanallur, India and Palakkad, India?
You can take a vehicle from Koothanallur to Palghat Town via Nidamangalam, Tiruchchirapali, and Dindigul Jn in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Koothanallur to Palakkad, Kerala via Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu and Palani, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nidamangalam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Nidamangalam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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Booking & Getting There
Koothanallur to Palakkad bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Koothanallur to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Koothanallur to Palakkad is 349 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Koothanallur to Palakkad.
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