There are 5 ways to get from Kozhikode 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
best- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Palakkadtrain 12686 / ...
2h 7m₹150–1,200Bus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode to Palakkadbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
4h 35m₹150–2,300Drive 126.7 km
- Drive from Kozhikode to Palakkadcar 126.7 km
1h 58m₹1,237–1,787Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kozhikode to Palakkadtaxi 126.7 km
1h 58m₹2,900–3,500Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Kozhikode to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Palakkadbus
4h 46m₹221–539
Kozhikode to Palakkad by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kozhikode to Palakkad is to bus via Thrissur which costs ₹220 - ₹550 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kozhikode to Palakkad is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kozhikode and arriving at Palakkad. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kozhikkode and arriving at Palakkad. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Kozhikode and Palakkad is 131 km. The road distance is 126.7 km.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Palakkad without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200.
The train from Kozhikkode to Palakkad takes 2h 7m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Kozhikode to Palakkad bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Kozhikode station.
Kozhikode to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kozhikkode station.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Palakkad is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹150 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Kozhikode, India and Palakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kozhikkode to Palakkad every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, SBM Traansport operates a bus from Kozhikode to Palakkad 3 times a day, and the journey takes 4h 35m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kozhikkode to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Kozhikode to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 99924 52851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Kozhikode to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Kozhikode to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kozhikode to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kozhikode to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–390
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thrissur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
Fastway Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 37 44 40 07
- Website
- fastwaytravels.com
Jaithram Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 45 30 45 52
- Website
- jaithramcabs.in
Smart Taxi
- Phone
- +91 98 95 05 35 65
- Website
- smarttaxiservice.in
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Booking & Getting There
Kozhikode to Palakkad bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Palakkad station.
Kozhikode to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kozhikode to Palakkad is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Kozhikode to Palakkad.
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