There are 5 ways to get from Yercaud to Palakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem Jn to Palakkadtrain 12601 / ...
4h 4m₹994–2,362Bus
- Take the bus from Salem to Palakkadbus
4h 15m₹1,024–1,242Drive 238.3 km
- Drive from Yercaud to Palakkadcar 238.3 km
3h 14m₹2,316–3,345Taxi
- Take the taxi from Yercaud to Palakkadtaxi 238.3 km
3h 14m₹5,000–6,500Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Salem to Palakkadbus
4h 45m₹1,032–3,013
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yercaud to Palakkad is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Yercaud to Palakkad is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Yercaud to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Yercaud to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Salem Jn and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Yercaud and Palakkad is 232 km. The road distance is 238.3 km.
The best way to get from Yercaud to Palakkad without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Yercaud to Palakkad, including transfers.
Yercaud to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Salem station.
Yercaud to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Yercaud to Palakkad is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Yercaud, India and Palakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Palakkad hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Salem to Palakkad 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹260–340 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Salem to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–340
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Salem to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–340
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yercaud to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yercaud to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yercaud to Palakkad is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Yercaud to Palakkad.
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