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How to get fromPalakkad to Ranchiby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Palakkad to Ranchi by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane COK - IXR
    6h 17m
    ₹12,847–19,373

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Hatiatrain train 13352 / ...
    42h 10m
    ₹900–7,000

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Ranchibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    46h 10m

  4. Drive  2,018 km

    1. Drive from Palakkad to Ranchicar car 2,018 km
    29h 51m
    ₹19,612–28,329

  5. Train to Calicut International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Parpanangaditrain train
    2. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane CCJ - IXR
    8h 13m
    ₹12,086–25,274

  6. Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane CJB - IXR
    7h 59m
    ₹10,216–28,223

  7. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane IXM - IXR
    7h 50m
    ₹15,571–25,592

Palakkad to Ranchi by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration42h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹900Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,854.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Ranchi, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Hatia once daily. Tickets cost ₹900–7,000 and the journey takes 42h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palakkad to Ranchi via Bengaluru in around 46h 10m.

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