There are 9 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Palakkad by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Madurai
best- Take the train from Tuticorin to Madurai Jntrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palghat Towntrain 16344 / ...
7h 15m₹355–2,762Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
8h 32mDrive 356.9 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Palakkadcar 356.9 km
5h 19m₹4,015–5,799Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Palakkadtaxi 356.9 km
5h 19m₹8,000–10,000Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane TCR - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain
9h 1m₹8,256–26,569Train
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Palghat Towntrain 16732
8h 22m₹358–2,808Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus
10h 15mFly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane TCR - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
8h 14m₹8,676–24,939Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TCR - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain
8h 27m₹9,276–21,929
Thoothukudi to Palakkad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Palakkad is to train via Madurai which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Palakkad is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Palghat Town via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Palakkad is 397 km. The road distance is 356.9 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Palakkad without a car is to train via Madurai which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Thoothukudi to Palakkad, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Palakkad bus services, operated by Essaar travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Palakkad is to train via Madurai which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Palakkad, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Palghat Town via Madurai Jn in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 32m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Calicut International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–25,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–20,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–20,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Parpanangadi to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Palakkad bus services, operated by Essaar travels, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Palakkad is 357 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Thoothukudi to Palakkad.
There are 117+ hotels available in Palakkad.