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How to get fromVadapalani to Palakkadby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Vadapalani to Palakkad by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Palakkadtrain train 12623 / ...
    9h 44m
    ₹332–2,438

  2. Bus via Chennai Central

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
    11h 12m

  3. Drive 521.2 km

    1. Drive from Vadapalani to Palakkadcar car 521.2 km
    7h 42m
    ₹5,885–8,501

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vadapalani to Palakkadtaxi taxi 521.2 km
    7h 42m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  5. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus bus
    6h 32m
    ₹5,138–7,805

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vadapalani to Palakkadbus bus
    11h 48m
    ₹900–2,400

  7. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane MAA - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain train
    6h 29m
    ₹6,218–11,435

  8. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain train
    7h 9m
    ₹5,738–9,795

  9. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane plane MAA - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Palakkadtrain train
    6h 49m
    ₹4,668–11,875

  10. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Towntrain train
    8h 10m
    ₹6,338–10,035

  11. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palghat Towntrain train
    9h 8m
    ₹5,753–10,070

Vadapalani to Palakkad by subway, foot, and train

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket₹332Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 561.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Vadapalani, 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.

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