There are 6 ways to get from Palakkad to Keelakarai by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Palghat Town to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 16731
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Ramanathapuramtrain 16779
7h 10m₹669–3,065Train via Madurai
cheapest- Take the train from Palghat Town to Madurai Jntrain 16731 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 06651 / ...
7h 26m₹664–3,076Bus via Pollachi
- Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Pollachi, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Pollachi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus
8h 45mDrive 342.8 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Keelakaraicar 342.8 km
5h 20m₹3,868–5,586Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Keelakaraitaxi 342.8 km
5h 20m₹7,500–9,000Bus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5111
9h 25m₹866–1,365
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Keelakarai is to bus which costs ₹850 - ₹1,400 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Keelakarai is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Palakkad to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Palakkad, Kerala and arriving at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu via Pollachi, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Palakkad to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Palghat Town and arriving at Ramanathapuram via Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Palakkad and Keelakarai is 362 km. The road distance is 342.8 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Keelakarai without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Palakkad to Keelakarai, including transfers.
Palakkad to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Universal Travels, depart from Palakkad, Kerala station.
Palakkad to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palghat Town station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Keelakarai is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Pollachi, which costs and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Keelakarai, India?
You can take a train from Palghat Town to Keelakarai via Kodaikanal Road and Ramanathapuram in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Keelakarai via Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palghat Town to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Palghat Town to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Palakkad to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–370
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–600
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Palakkad to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Universal Travels, arrive at Pollachi, Tamil Nadu station.
Palakkad to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kodaikanal Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Keelakarai is 343 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Palakkad to Keelakarai.
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