There are 6 ways to get from Pattukkottai to Palakkad by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
8h 23mTrain via Virudhunagar
cheapest- Take the train from Pattukottai to Virudunagar Jntrain 16362 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Palghat Towntrain 16732
10h 23m₹391–2,975Train
- Take the train from Pattukottai to Karaikkudi Jntrain
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Towntrain
9h 10m₹587–4,548Drive 332.2 km
- Drive from Pattukkottai to Palakkadcar 332.2 km
4h 57m₹3,736–5,396Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pattukkottai to Palakkadtaxi 332.2 km
4h 57m₹7,000–9,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Pattukottai to Thiruvarur Jntrain
- Take the bus from Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus
11h 19m
Pattukkottai to Palakkad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pattukkottai to Palakkad is to train via Virudhunagar which costs ₹390 - ₹3,000 and takes 10h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Pattukkottai to Palakkad is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pattukkottai to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Orathanadu, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Pattukkottai to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Pattukottai and arriving at Palghat Town via Karaikkudi Jn, Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Pattukkottai and Palakkad is 349 km. The road distance is 332.2 km.
The best way to get from Pattukkottai to Palakkad without a car is to bus which takes 8h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Pattukkottai to Palakkad, including transfers.
Pattukkottai to Palakkad bus services, operated by Universal Travels, depart from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Pattukkottai to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pattukottai station.
The best way to get from Pattukkottai to Palakkad is to bus which takes 8h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,600 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Pattukkottai, India and Palakkad, India?
Universal Travels operates a bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala 5 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pattukottai to Palghat Town via Karaikkudi Jn, Tiruchchirapali, and Dindigul Jn in around 9h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pattukottai to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Pattukottai to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Pattukottai to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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More Questions & Answers
Pattukkottai to Palakkad bus services, operated by Universal Travels, arrive at Palakkad, Kerala station.
Pattukkottai to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pattukkottai to Palakkad is 332 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Pattukkottai to Palakkad.
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