There are 5 ways to get from Kōttakkal to Palani by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kuttippuram to Palakkadtrain 12602 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Palanitrain 22652 / ...
5h 59m₹308–2,400Bus via Vadakkencherry
cheapest- Take the bus from Kottakal to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Vadakkencherry to Palanibus
6h 29m₹295–2,318Drive 196 km
- Drive from Kōttakkal to Palanicar 196 km
2h 59m₹1,917–2,769Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kōttakkal to Palanitaxi 196 km
2h 59m₹4,400–5,500Bus
- Take the bus from Kottakal to Aluvabus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Palanibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
9h 53m
Kōttakkal to Palani by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kōttakkal to Palani is to bus via Vadakkencherry which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kōttakkal to Palani is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kōttakkal to Palani. However, there are services departing from Kottakal and arriving at Palani via Thrissur and Vadakkencherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Kōttakkal to Palani. However, there are services departing from Kuttippuram and arriving at Palani via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Kōttakkal and Palani is 220 km. The road distance is 196 km.
The best way to get from Kōttakkal to Palani without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Kōttakkal to Palani, including transfers.
Kōttakkal to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottakal station.
Kōttakkal to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kuttippuram station.
The best way to get from Kōttakkal to Palani is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Vadakkencherry, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Kōttakkal, India and Palani, India?
You can take a bus from Kottakkal to Palani via Kuttipuram, Kuttippuram, and Palakkad in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottakal to Palani via Thrissur and Vadakkencherry in around 6h 29m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kuttippuram to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Palakkad to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottakal to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹95–170
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Vadakkencherry to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottakal to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–240
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- Standard Tours
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Standard Tours
- Phone
- +91 99470 04865
- [email protected]
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Vpm Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Vpm Travels
- Phone
- +91 98420 39566
- [email protected]
- Website
- New Lucky Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- New Lucky Travels
- Phone
- +91 90033 58782
- [email protected]
- Website
- GRM Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- GRM Travels
- Phone
- +91 42222 35127
- [email protected]
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- Website
- Sri Murugas Travels
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Murugas Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Kōttakkal to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thrissur station.
Kōttakkal to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kōttakkal to Palani is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Kōttakkal to Palani.
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