There are 5 ways to get from Tirupathi to Palakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Vellore
best- Take the train from Tirupati to Katpadi Jntrain 16220 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Palakkadtrain 12601 / ...
8h 40m₹518–3,351Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tirupati to Palakkadtrain 12626 / ...
9h 10m₹418–2,451Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Shanthi Nagar B.S.bus
- Take the bus from Madiwala to Palakkadbus
13h 41m₹819–3,095Drive 494.1 km
- Drive from Tirupathi to Palakkadcar 494.1 km
7h 6m₹5,555–8,023Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirupathi to Palakkadtaxi 494.1 km
7h 6m₹10,000–13,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirupathi to Palakkad is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupathi to Palakkad is to drive which takes 7h 6m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirupathi to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Palakkad via Shanthi Nagar and Madiwala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirupathi to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Palakkad via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Tirupathi and Palakkad is 512 km. The road distance is 494.1 km.
The best way to get from Tirupathi to Palakkad without a car is to train via Vellore which takes 8h 40m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Tirupathi to Palakkad, including transfers.
Tirupathi to Palakkad bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirupathi to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.
The best way to get from Tirupathi to Palakkad is to train via Vellore which takes 8h 40m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,100 and takes 13h 41m.
What companies run services between Tirupathi, India and Palakkad, India?
You can take a vehicle from Tirupathi to Palakkad via Tirupati and Katpadi Jn in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tirupathi to Palakkad via Shanthi Nagar B.S., Shanthi Nagar, St Johns Hospital, and Madiwala in around 13h 41m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirupati to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Katpadi Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Tirupati to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Tirupathi to Shanthi Nagar B.S.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹330–1,000
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Madiwala to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
Rainbow Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 03 34 22 33
- Website
- rainbowcabs.co.in
Tirumala Tirupati Cabs
- Phone
- +91 88 86 05 03 09
- Website
- tirumalatirupaticabs.in
Tirupati Caars
- Phone
- +91 99 02 03 77 88
- Website
- tirupaticaars.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tirupathi to Palakkad bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Shanthi Nagar B.S. station.
Tirupathi to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupathi to Palakkad is 494 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Tirupathi to Palakkad.
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