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

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There are 10 ways to get from Mumbai to Palakkad by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane BOM - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Palakkadtaxi taxi
    4h 51m
    ₹8,916–14,282

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thane to Palakkadtrain train 22629 / ...
    25h 7m
    ₹559–4,282

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mumbai to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Palakkadbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    27h 52m
    ₹1,765–4,379

  4. Drive  1,233.2 km

    1. Drive from Mumbai to Palakkadcar car 1,233.2 km
    18h
    ₹11,985–17,312

  5. Fly Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane BOM - CJB
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypassbus bus
    5h 53m
    ₹6,696–14,572

  6. Fly Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane BOM - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain train
    6h 26m
    ₹6,706–14,182

  7. Train to Pune Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Dadar to Pune Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane PNQ - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Palakkadtaxi taxi
    8h 18m
    ₹8,585–15,324

  8. Train to Pune Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Dadar to Pune Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane PNQ - CJB
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypassbus bus
    9h 15m
    ₹7,865–11,614

  9. Fly Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Kannur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane BOM - CNN
    2. Take the train from Kannur to Palakkadtrain train
    8h 4m
    ₹8,596–15,882

  10. Bus via Mysuru

    1. Take the bus from Sion to Mysuru Suburban Busstandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mysore to Palakkadbus bus Mysore - Palakkad
    35h 33m
    ₹1,567–4,228

Mumbai to Palakkad by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration25h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₹559Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,179.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Thane to Palakkad twice a week. Tickets cost ₹550–4,200 and the journey takes 23h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sion to Palakkad via Kurla, Kurla Bus Station West, Kurla Depot, Mumbai, and Bengaluru in around 27h 52m.

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