There are 6 ways to get from Velankanni to Palakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Towntrain
9h 35m₹467–3,601Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06839 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Palghat Towntrain 16843
12h 35m₹367–2,901Bus
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
9h 42mDrive 390.9 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Palakkadcar 390.9 km
6h 2m₹4,397–6,351Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Palakkadtaxi 390.9 km
6h 2m₹8,500–11,000Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus
10h 44m
Velankanni to Palakkad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Palakkad is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Palakkad is to drive which takes 6h 2m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Velankanni to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Palghat Town via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Velankanni and Palakkad is 405 km. The road distance is 390.9 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Palakkad without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 9h 35m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Velankanni to Palakkad, including transfers.
Velankanni to Palakkad bus services, operated by Krish Travels, depart from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Palakkad is to train via Dindigul which takes 9h 35m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 42m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Palakkad, India?
You can take a train from Vellankanni to Palghat Town via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 42m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Velankanni to Palakkad bus services, operated by Krish Travels, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Palakkad is 391 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Velankanni to Palakkad.
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