There are 5 ways to get from Tamil Nādu to Palakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Palakkadtrain 12623 / ...
8h 7m₹300–2,400Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
10h 20mDrive 529.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Palakkadcar 529.9 km
7h 49m₹5,980–8,637Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Palakkadtaxi 529.9 km
7h 49m₹11,000–14,000Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
10h 57m
Tamil Nādu to Palakkad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Palakkad is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Palakkad is to drive which takes 7h 49m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Palakkad. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between Tamil Nādu and Palakkad is 546 km. The road distance is 529.9 km.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Palakkad without a car is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
The train from Chennai Central to Palakkad takes 8h 7m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Tamil Nādu to Palakkad bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tamil Nādu to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Palakkad is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 20m.
What companies run services between Tamil Nādu, India and Palakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Palakkad every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 7m. Alternatively, SBM Traansport operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 10h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- City Travels
- Website
- Suraj Holidays
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Suraj Holidays
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tamil Nādu to Palakkad bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Palakkad, Kerala station.
Tamil Nādu to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tamil Nādu to Palakkad is 530 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Tamil Nādu to Palakkad.
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