There are 5 ways to get from Punalūr to Palakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kollam
best- Take the train from Punalur to Kollam Jntrain 16730 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Palakkadtrain 16316 / ...
7h 49m₹333–2,643Train
cheapest- Take the train from Punalur to Palakkadtrain 16791
9h 45m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Palakkadbus
8h 15m₹352–765Drive 267.3 km
- Drive from Punalūr to Palakkadcar 267.3 km
4h 2m₹2,992–4,322Taxi
- Take the taxi from Punalūr to Palakkadtaxi 267.3 km
4h 2m₹5,500–7,000
Punalūr to Palakkad by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Punalūr to Palakkad is to bus which costs ₹350 - ₹800 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Punalūr to Palakkad is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Punalūr to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Palakkad via Kottarakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Punalur and arriving at Palakkad. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between Punalūr and Palakkad is 338 km. The road distance is 267.3 km.
The best way to get from Punalūr to Palakkad without a car is to train via Kollam which takes 7h 49m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Punalūr to Palakkad, including transfers.
Punalūr to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottarakkara station.
Punalūr to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.
The best way to get from Punalūr to Palakkad is to train via Kollam which takes 7h 49m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹350 - ₹800 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Punalūr, India and Palakkad, India?
You can take a train from Punalur to Palakkad via Kollam Jn in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottarakkara to Palakkad every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹330–420 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Punalur to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kollam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Punalur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- 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
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakkara to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹330–420
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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Booking & Getting There
Punalūr to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Punalūr to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punalūr to Palakkad is 267 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Punalūr to Palakkad.
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