There are 5 ways to get from Mattancherry to Palani by bus, train, car, taxi, or car ferry
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam - Vyttila Corporation Building to Vadakkancherybus
- Take the bus from Vadakkencherry to Palanibus
5h 13m₹1,064–2,728Car ferry, train
cheapest- Take the car ferry from Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty to Vypin Jettycarferry
- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Palanitrain 16343
7h 18m₹365–1,823Train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain 12678 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Palanitrain 22652 / ...
5h 42m₹671–2,927Drive 237.9 km
- Drive from Mattancherry to Palanicar 237.9 km
3h 34m₹2,676–3,866Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mattancherry to Palanitaxi 237.9 km
3h 34m₹4,800–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mattancherry to Palani is to car ferry and train which costs ₹360 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Mattancherry to Palani is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Mattancherry to Palani. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam - Vyttila Corporation Building and arriving at Palani via Vadakkencherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Mattancherry to Palani. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Palani via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Mattancherry and Palani is 254 km. The road distance is 237.9 km.
The best way to get from Mattancherry to Palani without a car is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Mattancherry to Palani, including transfers.
Mattancherry to Palani bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Ernakulam - Vyttila Corporation Building station.
Mattancherry to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Mattancherry to Palani is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,000 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Mattancherry, India and Palani, India?
You can take a vehicle from Mattancherry to Palani via Ernakulam - Vyttila Corporation Building and Vadakkencherry in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mattancherry to Palani via Ernakulam Jn and Palakkad in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Palakkad to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Ernakulam Town to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Ernakulam - Vyttila Corporation Building to Vadakkanchery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Vadakkencherry to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 471 232 1132
- [email protected]
- Website
- keralatourism.org
Car ferry from Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty to Vypin Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹50
- Website
- https://www.keralatourism.org/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Mattancherry to Palani bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Vadakkanchery station.
Mattancherry to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mattancherry to Palani is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Mattancherry to Palani.
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