There are 7 ways to get from Malappuram to Pāla by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cherukara to Kottayamtrain 16350
4h 17m₹1,588–3,098Bus via Thrissur
cheapest- Take the bus from Malapurram to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Palabus
6h 20m₹273–567Bus
- Take the bus from Kottakkal to Muvattupuzhabus
- Take the bus from Muvattupuzha to Palabus
6hDrive 190.4 km
- Drive from Malappuram to Pālacar 190.4 km
3h 3m₹2,154–3,111Taxi
- Take the taxi from Malappuram to Pālataxi 190.4 km
3h 3m₹4,300–5,500Fly, bus
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CCJ - COK
- Take the bus from Perumbavoor to Palabus
3h 44m₹9,388–16,742Bus #2
- Take the bus from Malapurram to Muvattupuzhabus
- Take the bus from Muvattupuzha to Palabus
6h 36m
Malappuram to Pāla by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malappuram to Pāla is to bus via Thrissur which costs ₹270 - ₹600 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Malappuram to Pāla is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Malappuram to Pāla. However, there are services departing from Malapurram and arriving at Pala via Kottakkal and Muvattupuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Malappuram to Pāla. However, there are services departing from Cherukara and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Malappuram and Pāla is 240 km. The road distance is 190.4 km.
The best way to get from Malappuram to Pāla without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Malappuram to Pāla, including transfers.
Malappuram to Pāla bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottakkal station.
Malappuram to Pāla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherukara station.
The best way to get from Malappuram to Pāla is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Malappuram, India and Pāla, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Cherukara to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malapurram to Pala via Kottakkal and Muvattupuzha in around 6h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherukara to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottakkal to Muvattupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perumbavoor to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–150
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Malapurram to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thrissur to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–380
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹240–380
Bus from Malapurram to Muvattupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–290
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Malappuram to Pāla bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Muvattupuzha station.
Malappuram to Pāla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malappuram to Pāla is 190 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Malappuram to Pāla.
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