Madurai to Palakkad

Madurai to Palakkad

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Madurai to Palakkad Schedule

Madurai to Palakkad Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 16:10 - 20:30₹ 910
New Lucky Travels Non-AC Sleeper 19:30 - 01:00₹ 807
New Lucky Travels AC Sleeper 21:15 - 04:15₹ 924
New Lucky Travels AC Seater 22:30 - 03:00₹ 750

Transportation from Madurai to Palakkad

Facts about the transport from Madurai to Palakkad

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport3h 40m
Earliest Departure4:10 午後
Latest Departure10:30 午後
Departures per day7
Distance184 kilometers
Transport CompaniesIndian Railways, Mlt Travels, New Lucky Travels, Standard Tours

How to get from Madurai to Palakkad

Travelling between Madurai and Palakkad is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 11.08 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 8.30.

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

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 7 hours to travel between Madurai and Palakkad depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Madurai and Palakkad. Train will bring you to your destination in 3h 40m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 7h to reach Palakkad.

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

Travelling between Madurai and Palakkad can be as cheap as USD 8.30 if you opt for a New Lucky Travels bus and as expensive as USD 11.08 if you buy a New Lucky Travels Bus 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 Madurai and Palakkad ?

  • 7 from Madurai to Palakkad starting from 19:30 Madurai until 22:30 Madurai

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Madurai 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 Madurai and Palakkad

Mlt Travels, New Lucky Travels, Standard Tours

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 Madurai 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

  • 100% took a train