There are 5 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Palakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palakkadtrain 12625 / ...
6h 42m₹240–1,900Bus via Cherthala
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Palakkadbus
7h 14m₹749–2,466Drive 336.3 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Palakkadcar 336.3 km
4h 57m₹3,788–5,471Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Palakkadtaxi 336.3 km
4h 57m₹7,000–9,000Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Palakkad, Keralabus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Palakkad, Kerala
7h 48m₹400–650
Thiruvananthapuram to Palakkad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Palakkad is to bus which costs ₹400 - ₹650 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Palakkad is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Palakkad. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Palakkad is 369 km. The road distance is 336.3 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Palakkad without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900.
The train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palakkad takes 6h 42m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Thiruvananthapuram to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Palakkad is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Cherthala, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Palakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palakkad every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Palakkad via Ambalapuzha, Chertala, and Cherthala in around 7h 14m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Palakkad, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹400–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Cherthala to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Thiruvananthapuram to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Palakkad is 336 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Palakkad.
There are 118+ hotels available in Palakkad.