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

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There are 9 ways to get from Palakkad to Ranchi by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train to Calicut International Airport, fly

    best
    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 43m
    ₹11,086–24,274

  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, Kerala to Hyderabad, Telanganabus bus Palakkad, Kerala - Hyderabad, Telangana
    2. Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Ranchi, Jharkhandbus bus Hyderabad, Telangana - Ranchi, Jharkhand
    2d 3h

  4. Drive  2,018 km

    1. Drive from Palakkad to Ranchicar car 2,018 km
    29h 51m
    ₹23,026–33,260

  5. Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Palakkad - Bypass to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gatebus bus
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane CJB - IXR
    8h 45m
    ₹9,554–22,817

  6. 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
    8h 35m
    ₹15,571–30,592

  7. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane COK - IXR
    9h 15m
    ₹9,055–24,654

  8. Bus, bus to Mysore, fly

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gandipuram B.S. Coimbatore to Nanjangudbus bus
    3. Fly from Mysore (MYQ) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane MYQ - IXR
    23h 35m
    ₹13,464–33,196

  9. Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Krishnarajapurmtrain train
    2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane BLR - IXR
    13h 5m
    ₹8,686–16,773

Palakkad to Ranchi by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration42h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹900Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,811 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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, Kerala to Ranchi, Jharkhand via Hyderabad, Telangana in around 2d 3h.

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