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There are 7 ways to get from Vellore to Palakkad by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Palakkadtrain train 12601 / ...
    7h 16m
    ₹360–2,850

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Coimbatore - Gandhipuram SETCbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus bus
    11h 6m
    ₹355–1,132

  3. Bus via Krishnagiri

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Krishnagiribus bus Vellore - Krishnagiri
    2. Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Palakkadbus bus
    8h 6m
    ₹1,210–3,965

  4. Drive 408.3 km

    1. Drive from Vellore to Palakkadcar car 408.3 km
    5h 42m
    ₹4,592–6,632

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vellore to Palakkadtaxi taxi 408.3 km
    5h 42m
    ₹10,000–12,000

  6. 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 51m
    ₹5,553–9,175

  7. 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 28m
    ₹5,653–10,665

Vellore to Palakkad by train

Calendar57Weekly Trains
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket₹360Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 416.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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 6m.

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