There are 8 ways to get from Melattur to Palakkad by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Papanasam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Towntrain
7h 2m₹767–3,886Train
cheapest- Take the train from Papanasam to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Palghat Towntrain 16843
10h 6m₹667–3,186Bus
- Take the bus from Tanjore New Bus Stand to Coimbatore- Gandhipurambus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
8h 40m₹953–2,329Drive 315.5 km
- Drive from Melattur to Palakkadcar 315.5 km
5h 4m₹3,540–5,113Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melattur to Palakkadtaxi 315.5 km
5h 4m₹6,500–8,500Train, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Papanasam to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRZ - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Palakkadtaxi
8h 19m₹8,857–18,086Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Coimbatorebus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
8h 46mTrain, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Papanasam to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane TRZ - CJB
- Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypassbus
9h 36m₹11,137–21,376
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melattur to Palakkad is to bus which costs ₹950 - ₹2,400 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Melattur to Palakkad is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Melattur to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Tanjore New Bus Stand and arriving at Palakkad via Coimbatore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Melattur to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Papanasam and arriving at Palghat Town via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Melattur and Palakkad is 351 km. The road distance is 315.5 km.
The best way to get from Melattur to Palakkad without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 7h 2m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Melattur to Palakkad, including transfers.
Melattur to Palakkad bus services, operated by Essaar Travels, depart from Tanjore New Bus Stand station.
Melattur to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Papanasam station.
The best way to get from Melattur to Palakkad is to train via Dindigul which takes 7h 2m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,400 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Melattur, India and Palakkad, India?
You can take a vehicle from Melattur to Palghat Town via Papanasam, Tiruchchirapali, and Dindigul Jn in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melattur to Palakkad via Tanjore New Bus Stand, Coimbatore- Gandhipuram, and Coimbatore in around 8h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–38,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Papanasam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Papanasam to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Papanasam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Papanasam to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- essaar.net
Bus from Tanjore New Bus Stand to Coimbatore- Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹310–1,500
- Schedules at
- essaar.net
- Seater
- ₹310–550
- Sleeper
- ₹410–700
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,500
Bus from Thanjavur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Coimbatore to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 9843572972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
- Website
- Jks Bus Service
Bus from Thanjavur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Jks Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Phone
- +91 89489 46171
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vinesh Transports
Bus from Thanjavur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Vinesh Transports
- Website
- Kaalai Roadlinks(Krl)
Bus from Thanjavur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Kaalai Roadlinks(Krl)
- Phone
- +91 99470 04865
- [email protected]
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Thanjavur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 90035 51105
- [email protected]
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
- Website
- Tiruttani Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tiruttani Travels
- Website
- Ksr Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Ksr Travels
- Website
- Friends Motors
Bus from Thanjavur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Friends Motors
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–290
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–8,500
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
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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Booking & Getting There
Melattur to Palakkad bus services, operated by Essaar Travels, arrive at Coimbatore- Gandhipuram station.
Melattur to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melattur to Palakkad is 315 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Melattur to Palakkad.
There are 113+ hotels available in Palakkad.
























