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Palakkad to Delhi

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

2578 kmDistance
51.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹28460
Sedan₹33610
SUV₹43980
Innova / MUV₹49180
Tempo Traveller₹57020
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2840
AC Seater₹4640
Non-AC Sleeper₹4120
AC Sleeper₹5930
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7270
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Train
Sleeper₹1580
Economy₹2610
Third AC₹3640
Second AC₹5190
First AC₹7250
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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: Palakkad to Delhi

2578 km · ~55h 34m · About 52h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Palakkad

    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. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 430

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 580

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 730

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

  7. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 859

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1009

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1159

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

  10. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1289

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1439

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1589

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

  13. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1719

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1869

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2019

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

  16. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2148

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2298

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2448

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

  19. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Delhi

    Delhi, Haryana

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: Palakkad to Delhi

2578 km · ~57h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Palakkad

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

  2. Palakkad → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~859 km

    ~19h 5m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,460

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 859)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Delhi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~859 km

    ~19h 5m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,460

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1719)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Delhi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Delhi

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~859 km

    ~19h 5m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,460

  7. Arrive in Delhi

    Delhi, Haryana

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

By Train: Palakkad to Delhi

Nearest railway stations: Palakkad for Palakkad, New Delhi for Delhi.

Direct trains

Kerala Express#12625 · Superfast
06:40 PMPalakkad
42h 37m325 stops
01:17 PM+2dDelhi H Nizamuddin
Millennium Expres#12645 · Superfast
09:55 PMPalakkad
43h 10m325 stops
05:05 PM+2dDelhi H Nizamuddin
Swarna Jayanthi Express#12643 · Superfast
09:55 PMPalakkad
43h 10m325 stops
05:05 PM+2dDelhi H Nizamuddin
Navyug Express#16687 · Express
11:40 PMPalakkad
45h325 stops
08:40 PM+2dDelhi H Nizamuddin
Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
11:40 PMPalakkad
45h325 stops
08:40 PM+2dDelhi H Nizamuddin

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

Palakkad to Delhi: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Palakkad to Delhi is about 2578 km by road, roughly 51.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2578 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,460 · Sedan ₹33,610 · SUV ₹43,980 · Innova / MUV ₹49,180 · Tempo Traveller ₹57,020
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,840 · AC Seater ₹4,640 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,120 · AC Sleeper ₹5,930 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,270
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,580 · Economy ₹2,610 · Third AC ₹3,640 · Second AC ₹5,190 · First AC ₹7,250

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

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