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There are 10 ways to get from Palakkad to Chennai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Peramburtrain train 12624 / ...
    8h 38m
    ₹300–2,400

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Palakkad, Kerala - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    9h 10m
    ₹550–1,400

  3. Drive 530.7 km

    1. Drive from Palakkad to Chennaicar car 530.7 km
    7h 50m
    ₹5,983–8,641

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CJB - MAA
    5h 34m
    ₹5,583–10,436

  6. Bus via Coimbatore

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus bus Palakkad, Kerala - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    10h 29m

  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 21m
    ₹6,356–12,764

  8. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    5h 17m
    ₹10,841–15,582

  9. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    6h 32m
    ₹5,325–10,144

  10. 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
    ₹4,655–12,746

Palakkad to Chennai by train

Calendar55Weekly Trains
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket₹300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 540.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Perambur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 38m. Alternatively, Oneness Tours And Travels operates a bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 9h 10m. IntrCity SmartBus also services this route once daily.

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