There are 4 ways to get from Thekkady to Palakkad by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Kizhake Chālakudi
best- Take the bus from Kumily to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Palakkadbus
7h 6m₹457–907Drive 242.2 km
- Drive from Thekkady to Palakkadcar 242.2 km
3h 42m₹2,712–3,917Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thekkady to Palakkadtaxi 242.2 km
3h 42m₹5,000–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Kumily to Ponkunnambus
- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Palakkadbus
7h 30m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thekkady to Palakkad is to bus via Kizhake Chālakudi which costs ₹450 - ₹950 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Thekkady to Palakkad is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thekkady to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Kumily and arriving at Palakkad via Chalakudy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Thekkady and Palakkad is 258 km. The road distance is 242.2 km.
The best way to get from Thekkady to Palakkad without a car is to bus via Kizhake Chālakudi which takes 7h 6m and costs ₹450 - ₹950.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Thekkady to Palakkad, including transfers.
Thekkady to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kumily station.
Thekkady to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thekkady to Palakkad is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Thekkady to Palakkad.
There are 123+ hotels available in Palakkad.
What companies run services between Thekkady, India and Palakkad, India?
You can take a vehicle from Thekkady to Palakkad via Kumily and Chalakudy in around 7h 6m.
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kumily to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–270
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chalakudy to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–440
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kumily to Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹85–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- keralalinesblr@gmail.com
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Ponkunnam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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