There are 6 ways to get from Poondi to Palakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Towntrain
6h 22m₹806–3,844Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thanjavur to Palakkadtrain 16187
8h 44m₹606–2,244Bus
- Take the bus from Tanjore New Bus Stand to Coimbatore- Gandhipurambus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
8h 31m₹820–2,172Drive 313.8 km
- Drive from Poondi to Palakkadcar 313.8 km
4h 58m₹3,517–5,081Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poondi to Palakkadtaxi 313.8 km
4h 58m₹6,500–8,500Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Coimbatorebus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
8h 33m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poondi to Palakkad is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Poondi to Palakkad is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Poondi to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Tanjore New Bus Stand and arriving at Palakkad via Coimbatore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Poondi to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Palghat Town via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Poondi and Palakkad is 330 km. The road distance is 313.8 km.
The best way to get from Poondi to Palakkad without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 6h 22m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Poondi to Palakkad, including transfers.
Poondi to Palakkad bus services, operated by Essaar Travels, depart from Tanjore New Bus Stand station.
Poondi to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Poondi to Palakkad is to train via Dindigul which takes 6h 22m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,200 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Poondi, India and Palakkad, India?
You can take a vehicle from Poondi to Palghat Town via Thanjavur, Tiruchchirapali, and Dindigul Jn in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Poondi to Palakkad via Tanjore New Bus Stand, Coimbatore- Gandhipuram, and Coimbatore in around 8h 31m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Thanjavur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- essaar.net
Bus from Tanjore New Bus Stand to Coimbatore- Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹310–1,500
- Schedules at
- essaar.net
- Seater
- ₹310–550
- Sleeper
- ₹410–700
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Coimbatore to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thanjavur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thanjavur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Poondi to Palakkad bus services, operated by Essaar Travels, arrive at Coimbatore- Gandhipuram station.
Poondi to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poondi to Palakkad is 314 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Poondi to Palakkad.
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