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Karur to Palappuram

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Karur, Tamil Nadu to Palappuram, Kerala.

263 kmDistance

5.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹2990

Sedan₹3520

SUV₹4620

Innova / MUV₹5200

Tempo Traveller₹6090

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹290

AC Seater₹470

Non-AC Sleeper₹420

AC Sleeper₹600

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹790

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Train

Sleeper₹190

Economy₹290

Third AC₹400

Second AC₹560

First AC₹770

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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

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By Car: Karur to Palappuram

263 km · ~5h 36m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Karur
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near Coimbatore
About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
Food & fuel near Coimbatore
113 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Palappuram
Palappuram, Kerala
Hotels in Palappuram

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Karur to Palappuram

263 km · ~5h 51m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Karur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Karur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Karur → Palappuram
AC Seater / Volvo · ~263 km
~5h 51m|Tentative fare ₹290–₹790
Usual tea / meal halts: Coimbatore (~170 km)
Search buses Karur to Palappuram
Arrive in Palappuram
Palappuram, Kerala
Hotels in Palappuram

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Karur to Palappuram

Nearest railway stations: Karur for Karur, Karakkad for Palappuram.

Direct trains

Chennai Egmore-Mangalore Express#16107 · Express

06:20 AMKarur

7h 57m36 stops

02:17 PMKarakkad

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Tiruchirappalli Mangalore Weekly Superfast Express#12653 · Superfast

07:10 PMKarur

4h 51m32 stops

12:01 AM^+1dKarakkad

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Tea Garden Express#16865 · Express

09:40 PMKarur

5h 30m35 stops

03:10 AM^+1dVallathol Nagar

1A2A3ASLFCRunning days & live status ↗

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

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