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How to get fromVellore to Palakkadby train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Palakkad by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Palakkadtrain train 12601 / ...
    7h 46m
    ₹360–2,850

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Krishnagiribus bus Vellore - Krishnagiri
    2. Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Palakkadbus bus
    8h 10m
    ₹1,210–3,765

  3. Drive  409.1 km

    1. Drive from Vellore to Palakkadcar car 409.1 km
    5h 44m
    ₹4,647–6,712

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vellore to Palakkadtaxi taxi 409.1 km
    5h 44m
    ₹10,000–12,000

  5. Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    3. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus bus
    8h 4m
    ₹5,953–15,535

  6. Train via Jalārpet

    1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Jolarpettaitrain train 11006
    2. Take the train from Jolarpettai to Palakkadtrain train 12601 / ...
    8h 18m
    ₹361–2,883

  7. Bus via Hosūr (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Hosurbus bus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Hosur to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypassbus bus FlixBus IN4450 / ...
    11h 25m
    ₹875–2,618

  8. Bus, fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    3. Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain train
    9h 32m
    ₹5,653–12,165

Vellore to Palakkad by train

Calendar31Weekly Trains
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket₹360Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 416.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Vellore, India and Palakkad, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Palakkad hourly. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vellore to Palakkad via Krishnagiri in around 8h 10m.

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