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

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There are 7 ways to get from Palakkad to Kovalam by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane COK - TRV
    2h 39m
    ₹8,977–21,563

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palghat Town to Varkalatrain train 16344
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalambus bus FlixBus IN5530
    9h 21m
    ₹400–1,989

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Cherthalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus bus
    6h 57m
    ₹719–1,101

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Trivandrum Petttrain train 12623 / ...
    7h 12m
    ₹702–2,432

  5. Drive  346.5 km

    1. Drive from Palakkad to Kovalamcar car 346.5 km
    5h 4m
    ₹3,880–5,605

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Kovalamtaxi taxi 346.5 km
    5h 4m
    ₹7,500–9,500

  7. Train to Calicut International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Parpanangaditrain train
    2. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane CCJ - TRV
    7h 20m
    ₹8,716–18,464

Palakkad to Kovalam by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Palakkad to Kovalam via Chertala, Ambalapuzha, and Trivandrum in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Trivandrum Pett twice daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 59m.

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