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How to get fromPalakkad to Kanchipuramby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Palakkad to Kanchipuram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Arakkonamtrain train 12602 / ...
    9h 21m
    ₹390–3,060

  2. Bus

    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 Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus bus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
    10h 10m

  3. Drive 456.2 km

    1. Drive from Palakkad to Kanchipuramcar car 456.2 km
    6h 43m
    ₹5,143–7,429

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Kanchipuramtaxi taxi 456.2 km
    6h 43m
    ₹10,000–12,000

  5. Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain train
    7h 52m
    ₹5,603–10,636

  6. Train via Palghat Town

    1. Take the train from Palghat Town to Arakkonamtrain train 22652
    11h 44m
    ₹439–3,426

  7. Bus via Tiruvannāmalai

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus bus
    12h 45m

  8. Train to Calicut International Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain train
    7h 38m
    ₹6,376–12,464

  9. Taxi to Madurai, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain train
    7h 35m
    ₹10,861–15,782

  10. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain train
    8h 49m
    ₹5,845–10,344

  11. Bus, bus to Mysore, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gandipuram B.S. Coimbatore to Nanjangudbus bus
    3. Fly from Mysore (MYQ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane MYQ - MAA
    4. Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain train
    11h 39m
    ₹6,253–22,886

Palakkad to Kanchipuram by train

Calendar47Weekly Trains
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 500.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 21m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Arakkonam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 10m.

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