There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Palakkad by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Palakkadtrain 12601 / ...
7h 46m₹360–2,850Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vellore to Coimbatore - Gandhipuram SETCbus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
11h 6m₹355–1,132Bus via Komarapalayam
- Take the bus from Vellore Bypass to Laxminagar Bypassbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4450 / ...
9h 5m₹779–2,020Drive 408.3 km
- Drive from Vellore to Palakkadcar 408.3 km
5h 42m₹4,621–6,674Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Palakkadtaxi 408.3 km
5h 42m₹10,000–12,000Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
8h 26m₹6,053–9,175Train via Jalārpet
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Jolarpettaitrain 11006
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Palakkadtrain 12601 / ...
8h 18m₹361–2,883Bus, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain
9h 32m₹6,153–11,165
Vellore to Palakkad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Palakkad is to bus which costs ₹350 - ₹1,200 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Palakkad is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Vellore Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Palakkad - Bypass via FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Palakkad via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Vellore and Palakkad is 416 km. The road distance is 408.3 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Palakkad without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Vellore to Palakkad, including transfers.
Vellore to Palakkad bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Vellore Bypass station.
Vellore to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Palakkad is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Komarapalayam, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 5m.
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 Bypass to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypass via FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass in around 9h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
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 Katpadi Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Vellore Cant to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Jolarpettai to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
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
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Vellore Bypass to Laxminagar Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹480–1,400
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹500–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vellore to Palakkad bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Laxminagar Bypass station.
Vellore to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Palakkad is 408 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Vellore to Palakkad.
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