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How to get fromPalakkad to Chennaiby taxi, plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Palakkad to Chennai by taxi, plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    3h 32m
    ₹8,036–12,503

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Peramburtrain train 12624 / ...
    8h 43m
    ₹300–2,400

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    8h 58m
    ₹550–1,400

  4. Drive  530.7 km

    1. Drive from Palakkad to Chennaicar car 530.7 km
    7h 50m
    ₹5,158–7,451

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Chennaitaxi taxi 530.7 km
    7h 50m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  6. Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Palakkad - Bypass to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gatebus bus
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CJB - MAA
    5h 14m
    ₹5,243–10,447

  7. Train to Calicut International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Parpanangaditrain train
    2. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CCJ - MAA
    5h 23m
    ₹6,775–11,404

  8. Train to Salem, fly

    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Salem Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SXV - MAA
    6h 44m
    ₹6,074–11,386

  9. Bus via Vijayapuri

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Palakkad - Bypass to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plazabus bus FlixBus IN4450 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vijayapuri Vijayamangalam Toll Gate to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    9h 32m

Palakkad to Chennai by train

Calendar70Weekly Trains
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket₹300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 636.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Perambur every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 43m. Alternatively, Surya Connect operates a bus from Palakkad to Chennai hourly, and the journey takes 8h 58m. 11 other operators also service this route.

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