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How to get fromPalakkad to Keralaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Palakkad to Kerala by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Cherthala

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Cherthalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus bus
    6h 45m
    ₹369–671

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train 12695 / ...
    7h 15m
    ₹240–1,900

  3. Drive 336.1 km

    1. Drive from Palakkad to Thiruvananthapuramcar car 336.1 km
    4h 53m
    ₹3,779–5,459

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi taxi 336.1 km
    4h 53m
    ₹7,000–9,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Trivandrumbus bus
    8h 20m
    ₹440–650

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus bus Palakkad, Kerala - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
    8h 35m
    ₹823–2,233

Palakkad to Kerala by train

Calendar65Weekly Trains
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Palakkad to Trivandrum via Chertala and Ambalapuzha in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Thiruvananthapuram Central every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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