There are 5 ways to get from Palakkad to Arunachala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Palakkad, Kerala - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
8h 57mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Palakkad to Jolarpettaitrain 12696 / ...
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Tiruvannamalaitrain 11005
9h 58m₹559–3,337Train via Dindigul
- Take the train from Palghat Town to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain
9h 22m₹661–4,204Drive 343.1 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Arunachalacar 343.1 km
5h 6m₹3,869–5,588Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Arunachalataxi 343.1 km
5h 6m₹7,500–9,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Arunachala is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹3,400 and takes 9h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Arunachala is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Palakkad to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Palakkad, Kerala and arriving at Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Palakkad to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Palghat Town and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via Dindigul Jn and Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Palakkad and Arunachala is 356 km. The road distance is 343.1 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Arunachala without a car is to bus which takes 8h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Palakkad to Arunachala, including transfers.
Palakkad to Arunachala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Palakkad, Kerala station.
Palakkad to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palghat Town station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Arunachala is to bus which takes 8h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Dindigul, which costs ₹650 - ₹4,200 and takes 9h 22m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Arunachala, India?
You can take a bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Arunachala via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palghat Town to Arunachala via Dindigul Jn, Vridhachalam Jn, and Tiruvannamalai in around 9h 22m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palghat Town to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- 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 Dindigul Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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 Palakkad to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Jolarpettai to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
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More Questions & Answers
Palakkad to Arunachala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Palakkad to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Arunachala is 343 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Palakkad to Arunachala.
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