There are 5 ways to get from Gudalur to Palakkad by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus via Kizhake Chālakudi
best- Take the bus from Kattappana to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Palakkadbus
6h 39m₹1,117–1,681Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Gudalur to Bodinayakkanurtaxi
- Take the train from Bodinayakkanur to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Towntrain
7h 13m₹1,397–3,861Drive 243.4 km
- Drive from Gudalur to Palakkadcar 243.4 km
3h 42m₹2,725–3,936Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gudalur to Palakkadtaxi 243.4 km
3h 42m₹5,000–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Cumbum to Coimbatorebus redbusIndia_NON AC Seater / Sleeper 2+1 / ...
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
9h 25m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gudalur to Palakkad is to bus via Kizhake Chālakudi which costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Gudalur to Palakkad is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gudalur to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Kattappana and arriving at Palakkad via Chalakudy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Gudalur and Palakkad is 265 km. The road distance is 243.4 km.
The best way to get from Gudalur to Palakkad without a car is to bus via Kizhake Chālakudi which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Gudalur to Palakkad, including transfers.
Gudalur to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kattappana station.
Gudalur to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gudalur to Palakkad is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Gudalur to Palakkad.
There are 123+ hotels available in Palakkad.
What companies run services between Gudalur, Tamil Nādu, India and Palakkad, India?
You can take a vehicle from Gudalur to Palakkad via Kattappana and Chalakudy in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bodinayakkanur to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kattappana to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–240
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chalakudy to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–440
- Website
- KSRTC
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Cumbum to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Cumbum to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–6,500
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