There are 11 ways to get from Mamallapuram to Palakkad by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Dindigul Jntrain 16101 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Towntrain 22651 / ...
9h 7m₹1,343–4,302Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Katpadi Tamil Nadubus Mahabalipuram - Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Palakkadtrain 12601 / ...
9h 33m₹667–3,365Bus via Villupuram
- Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Palakkadbus
10h 24m₹1,029–2,534Drive 494.9 km
- Drive from Mamallapuram to Palakkadcar 494.9 km
7h 5m₹5,574–8,052Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mamallapuram to Palakkadtaxi 494.9 km
7h 5m₹10,000–13,000Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport
- Take the bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
8h 16m₹5,184–8,433Bus
- Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Palakkadbus
10h 31m₹850–2,400Bus, fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain
8h 13m₹6,264–12,063Bus, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain
8h 53m₹5,784–9,923Bus, fly to Salem, train
- Take the bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Palakkadtrain
8h 33m₹4,714–12,503Bus, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palghat Towntrain
10h 52m₹5,799–10,698
Mamallapuram to Palakkad by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mamallapuram to Palakkad is to bus and train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,400 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Mamallapuram to Palakkad is to drive which takes 7h 5m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mahabalipuram and arriving at Palakkad. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Mamallapuram to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Palghat Town via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
The distance between Mamallapuram and Palakkad is 578 km. The road distance is 494.9 km.
The best way to get from Mamallapuram to Palakkad without a car is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Mamallapuram to Palakkad, including transfers.
Mamallapuram to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Mahabalipuram station.
Mamallapuram to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Mamallapuram to Palakkad is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Villupuram, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600 and takes 10h 24m.
What companies run services between Mamallapuram, India and Palakkad, India?
You can take a vehicle from Mamallapuram to Palghat Town via Chengalpattu and Dindigul Jn in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mahabalipuram to Palakkad via Villupuram and Villupuram in around 10h 24m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–20,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–20,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Katpadi Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Parpanangadi to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Salem Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Mahabalipuram to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Mahabalipuram to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,400
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹850–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Villupuram to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–550
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Coimbatore to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Mahabalipuram to Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
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More Questions & Answers
Mamallapuram to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Villupuram station.
Mamallapuram to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mamallapuram to Palakkad is 495 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Mamallapuram to Palakkad.
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