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How to get fromPalakkad to Nallur Kandaswamy templeby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Palakkad to Nallur Kandaswamy temple by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Nagappattinamtrain train 16188
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    14h 27m
    Rs 24,328–30,537

  2. Bus, ferry via Palani

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Palani, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    14h 38m

  3. Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane CJB - JAF
    10h 32m
    Rs 72,417–247,966

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    16h 14m

  5. Train to Calicut International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Parpanangaditrain train
    2. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane CCJ - JAF
    10h 29m
    Rs 63,400–217,426

  6. Train, train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palghat Town to Dindigul Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    7h 6m
    Rs 41,568–106,278

  7. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane COK - JAF
    12h 45m
    Rs 51,539–175,275

Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 72,378Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 553.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 27m

What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Nallur Kandaswamy temple, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Palakkad to Nallur Kandaswamy temple. However, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Nallur Kandaswamy temple. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Nallur Kandaswamy temple via Palani, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, and Kankesanturai in around 14h 38m.

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