There are 5 ways to get from Palakkad to Karur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Palghat Town to Karurtrain 22652 / ...
4h 24m₹190–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Palakkad, Kerala - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Power House Essar to Karurbus
5h 23mDrive 172.9 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Karurcar 172.9 km
2h 41m₹1,963–2,835Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Karurtaxi 172.9 km
2h 41m₹3,800–4,600Train via Erode
- Take the train from Palakkad to Erode Jntrain 12696 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Karurtrain 16232 / ...
4h 53m₹293–2,241
Palakkad to Karur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Karur is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Karur is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Palakkad to Karur. However, there are services departing from Palakkad, Kerala and arriving at Karur via Power House Essar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palghat Town and arriving at Karur. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Palakkad and Karur is 249 km. The road distance is 172.9 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Karur without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,600.
The train from Palghat Town to Karur takes 4h 24m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Palakkad to Karur bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Palakkad, Kerala station.
Palakkad to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palghat Town station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Karur is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Karur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Palghat Town to Karur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Karur via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and Power House Essar in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palghat Town to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Palakkad to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Erode Jn to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
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 Karur bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Palakkad to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Karur is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Palakkad to Karur.
There are eight+ hotels available in Karur.