There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Palakkad by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Kottayam to Palakkad by train
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The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Palakkad is to bus which costs ₹230 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Palakkad is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kottayam and arriving at Palakkad. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Palakkad. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Kottayam and Palakkad is 209 km. The road distance is 186.5 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Palakkad without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Kottayam to Palakkad takes 4h 12m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Kottayam to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Palakkad is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹230 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Palakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Palakkad every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Palakkad hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–320 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–4,900
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Kottayam to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Palakkad is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Kottayam to Palakkad.
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