There are 10 ways to get from Kovalam to Palakkad by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisurtrain 12076 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Palakkadtrain 16188 / ...
6h 43m₹703–3,129Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the train from Varkala to Palakkadtrain 12625 / ...
8h 40m₹395–2,051Bus via Cherthala
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Palakkadbus
8h 9m₹717–1,098Drive 341.9 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Palakkadcar 341.9 km
5h 14m₹3,902–5,636Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Palakkadtaxi 341.9 km
5h 14m₹7,500–9,000Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane TRV - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain
6h 47m₹9,154–18,449Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Palakkad, Keralabus Varkala(kerala), Kerala - Palakkad, Kerala
11h 7mFly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain
6h 2m₹6,674–18,809Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane TRV - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
7h 43m₹10,974–20,679Fly to Kannur International Airport, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane TRV - CNN
- Take the train from Kannur to Palakkadtrain
6h 30m₹4,444–24,149
Kovalam to Palakkad by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Palakkad is to bus via Cherthala which costs ₹700 - ₹1,100 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Palakkad is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Palakkad via Ambalapuzha and Cherthala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Palakkad via Thrisur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Kovalam and Palakkad is 369 km. The road distance is 341.9 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Palakkad without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Kovalam to Palakkad, including transfers.
Kovalam to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kovalam to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Palakkad is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Cherthala, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,100 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Palakkad, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kovalam to Palakkad via Thiruvananthapuram Central and Thrisur in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kovalam to Palakkad via Trivandrum, Ambalapuzha, and Cherthala in around 8h 9m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–22,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–23,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Calicut International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–23,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thrisur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Parpanangadi to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Varkala to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Kannur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Cherthala to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–300
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Kovalam to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kovalam to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Palakkad is 342 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Kovalam to Palakkad.
There are 119+ hotels available in Palakkad.