There are 6 ways to get from Melattur to Palakkad by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
6h 35mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Papanasam to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06645 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Palghat Towntrain 16843
10h 35m₹667–3,186Train via Dindigul
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Towntrain
6h 51m₹938–4,000Drive 314.6 km
- Drive from Melattur to Palakkadcar 314.6 km
5h 2m₹3,539–5,112Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melattur to Palakkadtaxi 314.6 km
5h 2m₹6,500–8,500Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
8h 2m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melattur to Palakkad is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,200 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Melattur to Palakkad is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Melattur to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Melattur to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Palghat Town via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Melattur and Palakkad is 320 km. The road distance is 314.6 km.
The best way to get from Melattur to Palakkad without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Melattur to Palakkad, including transfers.
Melattur to Palakkad bus services, operated by Universal Travels, depart from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Melattur to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Melattur to Palakkad is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Dindigul, which costs ₹900 - ₹4,000 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Melattur, India and Palakkad, India?
Universal Travels operates a bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala 5 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melattur to Palghat Town via Thanjavur, Tiruchchirapali, and Dindigul Jn in around 6h 51m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 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 Papanasam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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
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More Questions & Answers
Melattur to Palakkad bus services, operated by Universal Travels, arrive at Palakkad, Kerala 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 2m to drive from Melattur to Palakkad.
There are 116+ hotels available in Palakkad.






