There are 9 ways to get from Kovalam to Palakkad by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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 Thrissur
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisurtrain 12076 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Palakkadtrain 16188 / ...
6h 43m₹703–3,129Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palakkadtrain 12625 / ...
7h 9m₹603–2,329Bus via Cherthala
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Palakkadbus
7h 26m₹1,107–2,898Drive 344.5 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Palakkadcar 344.5 km
5h 11m₹3,896–5,627Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Palakkadtaxi 344.5 km
5h 11m₹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₹9,654–18,449Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Palakkad, Keralabus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Palakkad, Kerala
8h 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₹7,674–18,809Fly 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 35m₹10,574–17,819
Trivandrum (TRV) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Palakkad is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,400 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Palakkad is to drive which takes 5h 11m 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 7h 26m.
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 344.5 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Palakkad without a car is to train via Thrissur 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 Surya Connect, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 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 via Thrissur which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Cherthala, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900 and takes 7h 26m.
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, Chertala, and Cherthala in around 7h 26m.
- 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
- ₹9,500–23,000
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
- ₹7,000–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–20,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–17,000
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
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
- 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 Coimbatore to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- 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 Surya Connect, arrive at Palakkad, Kerala station.
Kovalam to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Palakkad is 345 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Kovalam to Palakkad.
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