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How to get fromMangaluru to Palakkadby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Mangaluru to Palakkad by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Mangalore Jn to Palakkadtrain train 02198 / ...
    5h 36m
    ₹493–2,110

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug to Thrissurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thrissur to Palakkadbus bus
    9h 50m
    ₹507–1,380

  3. Drive  354.6 km

    1. Drive from Mangaluru to Palakkadcar car 354.6 km
    5h 30m
    ₹3,440–4,969

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mangaluru to Palakkadtaxi taxi 354.6 km
    5h 30m
    ₹7,500–9,500

  5. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane IXE - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Palakkadtaxi taxi
    4h 57m
    ₹7,403–16,240

  6. Train via Surathkal

    1. Take the train from Surathkal to Palakkadtrain train 12790
    9h 7m
    ₹597–2,381

  7. Bus via Kozhikode

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru to Kozhikodebus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kozhikode to Palakkadbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    10h 15m
    ₹2,558–5,481

  8. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane IXE - CJB
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypassbus bus
    6h 9m
    ₹5,383–11,530

  9. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane IXE - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain train
    6h 43m
    ₹8,893–16,140

Mangaluru to Palakkad by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹507Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Mangaluru, India and Palakkad, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Mangalore Jn to Palakkad 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug to Palakkad via Thrissur in around 9h 50m.

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