Chennai to Palakkad

Chennai to Palakkad

Chennai
Palakkad
Tue, May 21
One Way
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Chennai to Palakkad Schedule

Chennai to Palakkad Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Vkv Travels AC Sleeper 15:15 - 02:10₹ 1,721
Kallada Travels AC Sleeper 17:00 - 05:10₹ 1,328
A1 Travels AC Seater 19:00 - 05:30₹ 1,271
Psk Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 20:00 - 06:15₹ 1,605
Aaliya Express Lines AC Sleeper 22:00 - 05:45₹ 1,848

Transportation from Chennai to Palakkad

Facts about the transport from Chennai to Palakkad

Cheapest Transport$4
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure3:05 AM
Latest Departure11:40 PM
Departures per day5
Distance617 kilometers
Transport CompaniesA1 Travels, Aaliya Express Lines, Azul Transports, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Jayavin Travels, Kallada Travels, Kingfisher Connect, Orange Tours, Parveen Travels, Psk Travels, Surya Connect, Swamy Ayyappa Travels, Tippusultan Travels, Vetri Travels, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels

How to get from Chennai to Palakkad

Travelling between Chennai and Palakkad is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 105.77 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 65.77.

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Palakkad?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 13 hours to travel between Chennai and Palakkad depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chennai and Palakkad. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Train does a much slower job and take about 12h 20m to reach Palakkad.

How much does it cost to get from Chennai to Palakkad?

Travelling between Chennai and Palakkad can be as cheap as USD 65.77 if you opt for a IndiGo flight and as expensive as USD 105.77 if you buy a IndiGo flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Chennai and Palakkad ?

  • 5 from Chennai to Palakkad starting from 07:55 Chennai Airport until 21:20 Chennai Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chennai to Palakkad.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Chennai to Palakkad, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 65.77.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Chennai and Palakkad

IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Chennai to Palakkad overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Chennai and Palakkad

A1 Travels, Aaliya Express Lines, Azul Transports, Jayavin Travels, Kallada Travels, Kingfisher Connect, Orange Tours, Parveen Travels, Psk Travels, Surya Connect, Swamy Ayyappa Travels, Tippusultan Travels, Vetri Travels, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Chennai to Palakkad?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 97% took a train
  • 3% decided to fly