There are 9 ways to get from Palakkad to Challakere by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Bengaluru
best- Take the bus from Palakkad to Madiwalabus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
10h 56m₹840–2,770Train
cheapest- Take the train from Palakkad to Arsikere Jntrain 12778
- Take the train from Arsikere Jn to Challakeretrain 16545 / ...
14h 57m₹508–3,943Drive 496.1 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Challakerecar 496.1 km
7h 42m₹5,632–8,135Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Challakeretaxi 496.1 km
7h 42m₹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 48m₹3,966–11,114Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Palakkad - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zonebus FlixBus IN4450 / ...
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Challikerebus
12h 21m₹979–2,913Bus 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
9h 59m₹6,296–12,063Train 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 35m₹4,435–11,994Train 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
12h₹5,408–18,779
Palakkad to Challakere by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Challakere is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 14h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Challakere is to drive which takes 7h 42m 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 St Johns Hospital and Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
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 14h 57m.
The distance between Palakkad and Challakere is 608 km. The road distance is 496.1 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Challakere without a car is to bus via Bengaluru which takes 10h 56m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 10h 56m to get from Palakkad to Challakere, including transfers.
Palakkad to Challakere bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palakkad 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 Bengaluru which takes 10h 56m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 14h 57m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Challakere, India?
You can take a bus from Palakkad to Challikere via St Johns Hospital, Kempegowda Bus Station, and Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand in around 10h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palakkad to Challakere via Arsikere Jn in around 14h 57m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–7,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palakkad to Arsikere Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Madiwala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Palakkad to Challakere bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madiwala 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 42m to drive from Palakkad to Challakere.








