There are 5 ways to get from Palakkad to Pāla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Kizhake Chālakudi
best- Take the bus from Palakkad to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Palabus
3h 58m₹607–858Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palakkad to Palabus
4h 10m₹220–470Train
- Take the train from Palakkad to Ettumanurtrain 16792
4h 1m₹680–2,021Drive 168.5 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Pālacar 168.5 km
2h 34m₹1,886–2,724Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Pālataxi 168.5 km
2h 34m₹3,700–4,500
Palakkad to Pāla by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Pāla is to bus which costs ₹220 - ₹470 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Pāla is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palakkad and arriving at Pala. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Palakkad to Pāla. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Ettumanur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Palakkad and Pāla is 190 km. The road distance is 168.5 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Pāla without a car is to bus via Kizhake Chālakudi which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹600 - ₹900.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Palakkad to Pāla, including transfers.
Palakkad to Pāla bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Palakkad station.
Palakkad to Pāla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkad station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Pāla is to bus via Kizhake Chālakudi which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹600 - ₹900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Pāla, Kerala, India?
You can take a bus from Palakkad to Pala via Chalakudy and Chalakudy in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Ettumanur once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palakkad to Ettumanur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Palakkad to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹490–700
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Chalakudy to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Palakkad to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chalakudy to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–470
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹300–470
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
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 Pāla bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Palakkad to Pāla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ettumanur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Pāla is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Palakkad to Pāla.
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