There are 8 ways to get from Palakkad to Karakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Palakkad to Kulitthuraitrain 16318
7h 56m₹757–2,594Bus via Cherthala
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Cherthalabus
- Take the bus from Chertala to Kazhakkottambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakootam to Parassalabus
8h 19m₹1,894–3,581Drive 361.8 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Karakonamcar 361.8 km
5h 24m₹4,113–5,940Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Karakonamtaxi 361.8 km
5h 24m₹8,000–9,500Train to Calicut International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Palakkad to Parpanangaditrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CCJ - TRV
7h 48m₹9,546–18,864Bus
- Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Palakkad, Kerala - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
10h 12m₹2,393–5,163Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Coimbatorebus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CJB - TRV
7h 19m₹11,676–22,813Train to Cochin International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Palakkad to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
6h 15m₹7,015–19,244
Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Karakonam is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Karakonam is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Palakkad to Karakonam. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Parassala via Chertala and Kazhakootam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Palakkad to Karakonam. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Kulitthurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Palakkad and Karakonam is 421 km. The road distance is 361.8 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Karakonam without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Palakkad to Karakonam, including transfers.
Palakkad to Karakonam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palakkad station.
Palakkad to Karakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkad station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Karakonam is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Cherthala, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,600 and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Karakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Kulitthurai once a week. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palakkad to Karakonam via Chertala, Kazhakkottam, Kazhakootam, and Parassala in around 8h 19m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–22,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–23,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Goa, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palakkad to Kulitthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
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
- 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
Bus from Chertala to Kazhakkottam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–280
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–9,500
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 Karakonam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Cherthala station.
Palakkad to Karakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kulitthurai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Karakonam is 362 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Palakkad to Karakonam.
There are 720+ hotels available in Karakonam.