There are 9 ways to get from Palakkad to Kovalam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Cherthala
best- Take the bus from Palakkad to Cherthalabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus
6h 57m₹719–1,101Train
cheapest- Take the train from Palakkad to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 12695 / ...
7h 27m₹592–2,255Drive 346.5 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Kovalamcar 346.5 km
5h 4m₹3,896–5,628Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Kovalamtaxi 346.5 km
5h 4m₹7,500–9,500Train 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 20m₹9,716–19,464Bus
- Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Palakkad, Kerala - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
8h 13m₹1,246–2,703Train via Palghat Town
- Take the train from Palghat Town to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16344
9h 12m₹595–2,272Train to Cochin International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Palakkad to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
5h 52m₹5,685–14,844Bus 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 24m₹9,943–16,636
Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Kovalam is to bus via Cherthala which costs ₹700 - ₹1,100 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Kovalam is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Palakkad to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Trivandrum via Chertala and Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Palakkad to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Palakkad and Kovalam is 379 km. The road distance is 346.5 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Kovalam without a car is to bus via Cherthala which takes 6h 57m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Palakkad to Kovalam, including transfers.
Palakkad to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Palakkad, Kerala station.
Palakkad to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkad station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Kovalam is to bus via Cherthala which takes 6h 57m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,300 and takes 7h 27m.
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 Thiruvananthapuram Central every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–20,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–13,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–14,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–14,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–14,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palakkad to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Palakkad to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Palghat Town to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Palakkad to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–310
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Palakkad to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Palakkad to Kovalam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Palakkad to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Kovalam is 347 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Palakkad to Kovalam.
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