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

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There are 9 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 via Salem

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Salembus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Palakkadbus bus
    9h 46m
    ₹667–3,070

  3. Drive  408.3 km

    1. Drive from Vellore to Palakkadcar car 408.3 km
    5h 43m
    ₹3,969–5,732

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vellore to Palakkadtaxi taxi 408.3 km
    5h 43m
    ₹10,000–12,000

  5. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    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 taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Palakkadtaxi taxi
    6h 12m
    ₹8,343–13,905

  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

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Hosurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Hosur to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypassbus bus FlixBus IN4450 / ...
    11h 10m
    ₹937–2,681

  8. Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurmtrain train
    2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane BLR - COK
    4. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Palakkadtaxi taxi
    9h 38m
    ₹6,460–15,724

  9. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    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
    7h 59m
    ₹5,953–13,535

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 Salem and Salem in around 9h 46m.

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