There are 4 ways to get from Palani to Cherthala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palani to Cherthalabus
6h 35m₹370–650Train
cheapest- Take the train from Palani to Aluvatrain 16344
- Take the train from Aluva to Cherthalatrain 16341 / ...
7h 22m₹320–2,519Drive 257.8 km
- Drive from Palani to Cherthalacar 257.8 km
3h 52m₹2,499–3,609Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Cherthalataxi 257.8 km
3h 52m₹5,000–6,500
Palani to Cherthala by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Cherthala is to bus which costs ₹370 - ₹650 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Cherthala is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palani and arriving at Cherthala. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Palani to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Cherthala via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Palani and Cherthala is 310 km. The road distance is 257.8 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Cherthala without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs ₹370 - ₹650.
The bus from Palani to Cherthala takes 6h 35m including transfers and departs once daily.
Palani to Cherthala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palani station.
Palani to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palani station.
The best way to get from Palani to Cherthala is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs ₹370 - ₹650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Cherthala, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Palani to Cherthala once daily. Tickets cost ₹370–650 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palani to Cherthala via Aluva in around 7h 22m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palani to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Aluva to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palani to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Palani to Cherthala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Cherthala station.
Palani to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Cherthala is 258 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Palani to Cherthala.
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