There are 4 ways to get from Palakkad to Cherthala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palakkad to Cherthalabus
3h 52m₹220–2,100Train
- Take the train from Palakkad to Aluvatrain 16315 / ...
- Take the train from Aluva to Cherthalatrain 16341 / ...
4h 3m₹275–2,184Drive 162.1 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Cherthalacar 162.1 km
2h 23m₹1,841–2,659Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Cherthalataxi 162.1 km
2h 23m₹3,500–4,300
Palakkad to Cherthala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Cherthala is to bus which costs ₹220 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Cherthala is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palakkad and arriving at Cherthala. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Palakkad to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Cherthala via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Palakkad and Cherthala is 187 km. The road distance is 162.1 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Cherthala without a car is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹220 - ₹2,100.
The bus from Palakkad to Cherthala takes 3h 52m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Palakkad to Cherthala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palakkad station.
Palakkad to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkad station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Cherthala is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹220 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Cherthala, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Palakkad to Cherthala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹220–310 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Kallada Tours and Travels also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palakkad to Cherthala via Aluva in around 4h 3m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Aluva to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–310
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
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 Cherthala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Cherthala station.
Palakkad to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Cherthala is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Palakkad to Cherthala.
There are 715+ hotels available in Cherthala.