There are 6 ways to get from Kumbanad to Palakkad by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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 Chengannur to Palakkadtrain 12625 / ...
5h 7m₹405–1,754Bus via Kottayam
cheapest- Take the bus from Kumbanad to Kottayambus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Palakkadbus
7h 1m₹274–435Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kumbanad to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4450
6h 55m₹390–1,100Drive 214.4 km
- Drive from Kumbanad to Palakkadcar 214.4 km
3h 17m₹2,084–3,010Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbanad to Palakkadtaxi 214.4 km
3h 17m₹4,700–6,000Bus via Changanacherry Bus Stand
- Take the bus from Changanacherry Bus Stand to Palakkadbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
7h 20m
Kumbanad to Palakkad by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kumbanad to Palakkad is to bus via Kottayam which costs ₹270 - ₹440 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbanad to Palakkad is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Kumbanad and arriving at FlixBus Palakkad - Bypass. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumbanad to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Chengannur and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Kumbanad and Palakkad is 254 km. The road distance is 214.4 km.
The best way to get from Kumbanad to Palakkad without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Kumbanad to Palakkad, including transfers.
Kumbanad to Palakkad bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kumbanad station.
Kumbanad to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengannur station.
The best way to get from Kumbanad to Palakkad is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹390 - ₹1,100 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Kumbanad, India and Palakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengannur to Palakkad every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Kumbanad to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypass once daily. Tickets cost ₹390–1,100 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengannur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kumbanad to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kumbanad to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹40–120
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Changanacherry Bus Stand to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Azul Transports Private Limited
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Changanacherry Bus Stand to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Sekar Travels
Bus from Changanacherry Bus Stand to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sekar Travels
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Changanacherry Bus Stand to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- Kerala Express
Bus from Changanacherry Bus Stand to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Kerala Express
- Website
- Atlas Travels
Bus from Changanacherry Bus Stand to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Atlas Travels
- Website
- Suraj Holidays
Bus from Changanacherry Bus Stand to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Suraj Holidays
- Website
- JaiSai Roadlinks
Bus from Changanacherry Bus Stand to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- JaiSai Roadlinks
- Website
- Raveendra Holidays
Bus from Changanacherry Bus Stand to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Raveendra Holidays
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Changanacherry Bus Stand to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kumbanad to Palakkad bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Palakkad - Bypass station.
Kumbanad to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbanad to Palakkad is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Kumbanad to Palakkad.
Book your Kumbanad to Palakkad bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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