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Mapusa to Palakkad

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Mapusa, Goa to Palakkad, Kerala.

804 kmDistance
16.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹8940
Sedan₹10550
SUV₹13820
Innova / MUV₹15480
Tempo Traveller₹17990
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹880
AC Seater₹1450
Non-AC Sleeper₹1290
AC Sleeper₹1850
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2300
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Train
Sleeper₹510
Economy₹830
Third AC₹1160
Second AC₹1640
First AC₹2280
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Mapusa to Palakkad

804 km · ~17h 25m · About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mapusa

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 402

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 552

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 702

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Palakkad

    Palakkad, Kerala

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: Mapusa to Palakkad

804 km · ~17h 52m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Mapusa

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mapusa. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Mapusa → Palakkad

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~804 km

    ~17h 52m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300

  3. Arrive in Palakkad

    Palakkad, Kerala

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

By Train: Mapusa to Palakkad

Nearest railway stations: Thivim for Mapusa, Palakkad for Palakkad.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 12h 4m in total

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
12:12 AMMadure
9h 53m95 stops
10:05 AMVallathol Nagar

Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 47m wait

Ernakulam-BangaloreCity Intercity Express#12678 · Superfast
10:52 AMVallathol Nagar
1h 24m9 stops
12:16 PMWalayar

1 change · 14h 55m in total

MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto#12223 · Duronto
03:20 AMMadure
5h 7m38 stops
08:27 AMUllal

Change trains at Ullal — about 3h 39m wait

Mangalore - Palghat Intercity Express#22609 · Superfast
12:06 PMUllal
6h 9m61 stops
06:15 PMPalakkad

1 change · 15h 59m in total

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp#12432 · Rajdhani
11:28 AMMadure
6h 42m38 stops
06:10 PMUllal

Change trains at Ullal — about 2h 41m wait

Mangalore Tiruchirappalli Weekly Superfast Express#12654 · Superfast
08:51 PMUllal
6h 36m63 stops
03:27 AM+1dWalayar

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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.

Transport Options

Mapusa to Palakkad: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mapusa to Palakkad is about 804 km by road, roughly 16.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 804 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,940 · Sedan ₹10,550 · SUV ₹13,820 · Innova / MUV ₹15,480 · Tempo Traveller ₹17,990
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹880 · AC Seater ₹1,450 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,290 · AC Sleeper ₹1,850 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,300
  • Train: Sleeper ₹510 · Economy ₹830 · Third AC ₹1,160 · Second AC ₹1,640 · First AC ₹2,280

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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