There are 10 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Palakkad by plane, taxi, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Palakkadtaxi
2h 46m₹7,811–12,063Train via Chennai Central
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Palakkadtrain 12623 / ...
9h 46m₹334–2,443Bus
- Take the bus from Kilambakam to Palakkadbus
11h 5m₹678–2,530Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Palakkad518.9 km
7h 28mDrive 518.9 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Palakkadcar 518.9 km
7h 28m₹5,810–8,392Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madras Airport (MAA) to Palakkadtaxi 518.9 km
7h 28m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
4h 37m₹5,635–13,975Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain
5h 1m₹6,880–11,320Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai to Palakkadbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
11h 20mTrain
- Take the train from Tambaram to Palakkadtrain 16159
12h 47m₹439–3,344
Madras Airport (MAA) to Palakkad by subway, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Palakkad is to train via Chennai Central which costs ₹330 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Palakkad is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 46m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madras Airport (MAA) to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro and arriving at Palakkad via Kilambakam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Madras Airport (MAA) to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Palakkad via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Palakkad is 622 km. The road distance is 518.9 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Palakkad without a car is to train via Chennai Central which takes 9h 46m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Palakkad, including transfers.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kilambakam station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Palakkad is to train via Chennai Central which takes 9h 46m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,600 and takes 11h 5m.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), India and Palakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Palakkad every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 7m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kilambakam to Palakkad twice daily. Tickets cost ₹850–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 15m. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation also services this route once daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Parpanangadi to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Tambaram to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kilambakam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,400
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹850–2,100
Bus from Coimbatore to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kilambakam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,300
- Website
- KSRTC
- Seater/ Seater
- ₹900–1,300
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–14,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Madras Airport (MAA) to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Palakkad station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Palakkad is 519 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Palakkad.
There are 123+ hotels available in Palakkad.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Palakkad. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.