There are 4 ways to get from Palakkad to Kumarakom by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Kumarakom is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹800 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Kumarakom is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Palakkad to Kumarakom. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Palakkad to Kumarakom. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Palakkad and Kumarakom is 221 km. The road distance is 176.7 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Kumarakom without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Palakkad to Kumarakom, including transfers.
Palakkad to Kumarakom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palakkad station.
Palakkad to Kumarakom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkad station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Kumarakom is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹800 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Kumarakom, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Kottayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Palakkad to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–320 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palakkad to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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 Kumarakom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Palakkad to Kumarakom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Kumarakom is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Palakkad to Kumarakom.
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