There are 7 ways to get from Tirupathi to Palakkad by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tirupati to Palakkadtrain 12626 / ...
9h 15m₹380–2,407Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Shanthi Nagar B.S.bus
- Take the bus from Madiwala to Palakkadbus
13h 41m₹819–3,095Drive 494.9 km
- Drive from Tirupathi to Palakkadcar 494.9 km
7h 9m₹5,618–8,114Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirupathi to Palakkadtaxi 494.9 km
7h 9m₹10,000–13,000Train, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
8h 45m₹6,071–16,557Train, fly to Calicut International Airport
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain
9h 8m₹7,251–14,327Train, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain
10h 13m₹5,771–13,187
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tirupathi to Palakkad is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupathi to Palakkad is to drive which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
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 . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Tirupathi and Palakkad is 522 km. The road distance is 494.9 km.
The best way to get from Tirupathi to Palakkad without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 9h 15m 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 which takes 9h 15m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,100 and takes 13h 41m.
What companies run services between Tirupathi, India and Palakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tirupati to Palakkad twice daily. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 12m. 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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirupati to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Parpanangadi to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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 Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupathi to Palakkad is 495 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Tirupathi to Palakkad.
There are 118+ hotels available in Palakkad.