There are 4 ways to get from Palakkad to Nāmakkal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Palghat Town to Namakkaltrain 22652
4h 58m₹210–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Namakkalbus
5h 7mDrive 193.6 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Nāmakkalcar 193.6 km
2h 57m₹2,168–3,131Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Nāmakkaltaxi 193.6 km
2h 57m₹4,200–5,500
Palakkad to Nāmakkal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Nāmakkal is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Nāmakkal is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Palakkad to Nāmakkal. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Namakkal via Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palghat Town and arriving at Namakkal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Palakkad and Nāmakkal is 283 km. The road distance is 193.6 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Nāmakkal without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600.
The train from Palghat Town to Namakkal takes 4h 58m including transfers and departs once daily.
Palakkad to Nāmakkal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palakkad station.
Palakkad to Nāmakkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palghat Town station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Nāmakkal is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Nāmakkal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Palghat Town to Namakkal once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palakkad to Namakkal via Salem in around 5h 7m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palghat Town to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–340
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Palakkad to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- keralalinesblr@gmail.com
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Palakkad to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
- Phone
- 080 46333686
- info@samtourist.com
- Website
- Sam tourist
Bus from Salem to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Sam tourist
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
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Booking & Getting There
Palakkad to Nāmakkal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Salem station.
Palakkad to Nāmakkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Namakkal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Nāmakkal is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Palakkad to Nāmakkal.
There are 24+ hotels available in Nāmakkal.