There are 6 ways to get from Padmanabhaswamy Temple to Palakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palakkadtrain 12625 / ...
7h₹240–1,900Bus via Cherthala
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Palakkadbus
7h 33m₹749–2,466Drive 336.7 km
- Drive from Padmanabhaswamy Temple to Palakkadcar 336.7 km
4h 56m₹3,802–5,491Taxi
- Take the taxi from Padmanabhaswamy Temple to Palakkadtaxi 336.7 km
4h 56m₹7,000–9,000Train via Palghat Town
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palghat Towntrain 16343
7h 59m₹240–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Palakkad, Keralabus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Palakkad, Kerala
9h 18m
Padmanabhaswamy Temple to Palakkad by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Padmanabhaswamy Temple to Palakkad is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Padmanabhaswamy Temple to Palakkad is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Padmanabhaswamy Temple to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Palakkad via Ambalapuzha and Cherthala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Palakkad. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Palakkad is 371 km. The road distance is 336.7 km.
The best way to get from Padmanabhaswamy Temple to Palakkad without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900.
The train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palakkad takes 6h 42m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Padmanabhaswamy Temple to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Padmanabhaswamy Temple to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Padmanabhaswamy Temple to Palakkad is to train which takes 7h and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Cherthala, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Padmanabhaswamy Temple, India and Palakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palakkad every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Padmanabhaswamy Temple to Palakkad via Trivandrum, Ambalapuzha, Chertala, and Cherthala in around 7h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Cherthala to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Padmanabhaswamy Temple to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Padmanabhaswamy Temple to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padmanabhaswamy Temple to Palakkad is 337 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Padmanabhaswamy Temple to Palakkad.
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