There are 5 ways to get from Palakkad to Thenmala by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Palakkad to Kottakarrabus
7h 53m₹378–2,102Train
cheapest- Take the train from Palakkad to Tenmalaitrain 16792
8h 59m₹240–1,900Drive 288.4 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Thenmalacar 288.4 km
4h 18m₹3,224–4,657Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Thenmalataxi 288.4 km
4h 18m₹6,000–7,500Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the bus from Peroorkada to Thenmalabus
5h 6m₹8,982–21,603
Palakkad to Thenmala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Thenmala is to bus which costs ₹370 - ₹2,100 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Thenmala is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Palakkad to Thenmala. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Thenmala via Kottakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palakkad and arriving at Tenmalai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Palakkad and Thenmala is 316 km. The road distance is 288.4 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Thenmala without a car is to bus which takes 7h 53m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Palakkad to Thenmala, including transfers.
Palakkad to Thenmala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palakkad station.
Palakkad to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkad station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Thenmala is to bus which takes 7h 53m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Thenmala, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Palakkad to Kottakarra every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹330–2,000 and the journey takes 5h 53m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Tenmalai once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 8h 59m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palakkad to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Kottakarra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,000
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Peroorkada to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹75–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–7,500
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
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 Thenmala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottakarra station.
Palakkad to Thenmala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenmalai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Thenmala is 288 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Palakkad to Thenmala.
There are 20+ hotels available in Thenmala.








