There are 9 ways to get from Palakkad to Challakere by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Alathur
best- Take the bus from Alathur to Lalbaugbus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
10h 43m₹1,290–3,868Train
cheapest- Take the train from Palakkad to Arsikere Jntrain 12778
- Take the train from Arsikere Jn to Challakeretrain 06243 / ...
15h 26m₹508–3,943Drive 495.7 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Challakerecar 495.7 km
7h 40m₹5,576–8,054Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Challakeretaxi 495.7 km
7h 40m₹10,000–13,000Train to Calicut International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Palakkad to Parpanangaditrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CCJ - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
9h 43m₹4,166–11,114Bus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Satellite bus stopbus
- Take the bus from Jalahalli Cross to Challikerebus
11h 37m₹844–2,229Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Coimbatorebus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CJB - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
10h 26m₹5,293–9,786Train to Cochin International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Palakkad to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane COK - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
11h 34m₹4,735–13,494Train to Kannur International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kannurtrain
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CNN - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
11h 55m₹5,708–16,779
Palakkad to Challakere by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Challakere is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹2,300 and takes 11h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Challakere is to drive which takes 7h 40m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Palakkad to Challakere. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Challikere via Alathur, Lalbagh West Gate(Lalbagh Metro Station) and Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Palakkad to Challakere. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Challakere via Arsikere Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.
The distance between Palakkad and Challakere is 647 km. The road distance is 495.7 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Challakere without a car is to bus via Alathur which takes 10h 43m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from Palakkad to Challakere, including transfers.
Palakkad to Challakere bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Alathur station.
Palakkad to Challakere train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkad station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Challakere is to bus via Alathur which takes 10h 43m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 15h 26m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Challakere, India?
You can take a bus from Palakkad to Challikere via Alathur, Lalbagh West Gate(Lalbagh Metro Station), Kempegowda Bus Station, and Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand in around 10h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palakkad to Challakere via Arsikere Jn in around 15h 26m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–6,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–6,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–11,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–12,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–18,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–11,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–15,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–16,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–20,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palakkad to Arsikere Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Arsikere Jn to Challakere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Palakkad to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Palakkad to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alathur to Lalbaug
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,800
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹950–2,800
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Jalahalli Cross to Challikere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹340–900
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–300
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–300
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–300
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–300
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–300
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–300
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–300
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Palakkad to Satellite bus stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,300
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Seater n/ Sleeper
- ₹850–1,300
Bus from Palakkad to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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 Challakere bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Lalbaug station.
Palakkad to Challakere train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arsikere Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Challakere is 496 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Palakkad to Challakere.


















