There are 6 ways to get from Palakkad to Melattur by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Palakkad, Kerala - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
6h 30mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Palghat Town to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16844
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain 06018 / ...
10h₹668–3,142Train via Dindigul
- Take the train from Palghat Town to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain
6h 59m₹761–3,894Drive 315.8 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Melatturcar 315.8 km
5h₹3,604–5,206Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Melatturtaxi 315.8 km
5h₹6,500–8,500Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Palakkad, Kerala - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
7h 51m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Melattur is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,200 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Melattur is to drive which takes 5h and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Palakkad to Melattur. However, there are services departing from Palakkad, Kerala and arriving at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Palakkad to Melattur. However, there are services departing from Palghat Town and arriving at Papanasam via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Palakkad and Melattur is 320 km. The road distance is 315.8 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Melattur without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Palakkad to Melattur, including transfers.
Palakkad to Melattur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Palakkad, Kerala station.
Palakkad to Melattur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palghat Town station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Melattur is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Dindigul, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,900 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Melattur, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 3 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palghat Town to Melattur via Dindigul Jn, Tiruchchirapali, and Papanasam in around 6h 59m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palghat Town to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Palghat Town to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Palakkad to Melattur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Palakkad to Melattur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Melattur is 316 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Palakkad to Melattur.
There are 99+ hotels available in Melattur.