There are 6 ways to get from Virudhachalam to Palakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Dindigul Jntrain 12633 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Towntrain 22651 / ...
6h 33m₹356–2,717Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Palakkadtrain 16159 / ...
8h 58m₹260–2,000Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
9h 35mDrive 343.9 km
- Drive from Virudhachalam to Palakkadcar 343.9 km
4h 42m₹3,874–5,595Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Palakkadtaxi 343.9 km
4h 42m₹7,500–9,000Bus
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus
11h 6m
Virudhachalam to Palakkad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virudhachalam to Palakkad is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Palakkad is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Virudhachalam to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala via Palani, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vridhachalam Jn and arriving at Palakkad. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 58m.
The distance between Virudhachalam and Palakkad is 391 km. The road distance is 343.9 km.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Palakkad without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Virudhachalam to Palakkad, including transfers.
Virudhachalam to Palakkad bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, depart from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu station.
Virudhachalam to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Palakkad is to train via Dindigul which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Palani, which costs and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Virudhachalam, India and Palakkad, India?
You can take a train from Vridhachalam Jn to Palghat Town via Dindigul Jn in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala via Palani, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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 Vridhachalam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
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More Questions & Answers
Virudhachalam to Palakkad bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Virudhachalam to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhachalam to Palakkad is 344 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Virudhachalam to Palakkad.
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