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How to get fromTambaram to Palakkadby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Tambaram to Palakkad by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train via Dindigul

    best
    1. Take the train from Tambaram to Dindigul Jntrain train 12693 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Towntrain train 22651 / ...
    9h 45m
    ₹426–3,238

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tambaram to Palakkadtrain train 16159
    11h 30m
    ₹330–2,500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Urapakkam to Palakkadbus bus
    10h 14m
    ₹609–1,328

  4. Drive 509.9 km

    1. Drive from Tambaram to Palakkadcar car 509.9 km
    7h 14m
    ₹5,736–8,285

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tambaram to Palakkadtaxi taxi 509.9 km
    7h 14m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  6. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus bus
    6h 12m
    ₹5,219–8,614

  7. Bus via Guduvancherry

    1. Take the bus from Guduvancherry to Palakkadbus bus
    10h 58m
    ₹860–2,999

  8. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane MAA - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain train
    6h 9m
    ₹6,299–12,744

  9. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain train
    6h 49m
    ₹5,319–10,104

  10. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane plane MAA - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Palakkadtrain train
    6h 29m
    ₹4,649–12,684

  11. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Towntrain train
    7h 51m
    ₹6,419–10,844

  12. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palghat Towntrain train
    8h 48m
    ₹5,834–10,879

Tambaram to Palakkad by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹426Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 579.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Palakkad, India?

You can take a train from Tambaram to Palghat Town via Dindigul Jn in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Urapakkam to Palakkad once daily. Tickets cost ₹600–1,300 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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