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Palakkad to Kuttikkanam

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

180 kmDistance
3.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹2080
Sedan₹2440
SUV₹3210
Innova / MUV₹3620
Tempo Traveller₹4260
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹200
AC Seater₹320
Non-AC Sleeper₹290
AC Sleeper₹410
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹550
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Train
Sleeper₹140
Economy₹210
Third AC₹280
Second AC₹390
First AC₹530
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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 Kuttikkanam

180 km · ~3h 36m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Palakkad

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 180 km · 3h 36m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, 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: Palakkad to Kuttikkanam

180 km · ~4h · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  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 → Kuttikkanam

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~180 km

    ~4h|Tentative fare ₹200–₹550

  3. Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, 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: Palakkad to Kuttikkanam

Nearest railway stations: Palakkad for Palakkad, Tiruvalla (about 48 km away) for Kuttikkanam.

Direct trains

Chennai-Trivandrum SuperFast Express#12695 · Superfast
12:30 AMPalakkad
3h 24m37 stops
03:54 AMEttumanur
Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail#12623 · Superfast
03:40 AMPalakkad
3h 44m36 stops
07:24 AMEttumanur
Yesvantapur Kochuveli Garib Rath Express#12257 · Garib Rath
05:15 AMPalakkad
3h 56m36 stops
09:11 AMEttumanur
Chennai Central-Kollam Special#06003 · Express
05:15 AMPalakkad
3h 56m37 stops
09:11 AMEttumanur
Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special#06005 · Superfast
05:15 AMPalakkad
3h 56m37 stops
09:11 AMEttumanur

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 Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Palakkad to Kuttikkanam is about 180 km by road, roughly 3.6 hours of travel time. The road passes near Munnar.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 180 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,080 · Sedan ₹2,440 · SUV ₹3,210 · Innova / MUV ₹3,620 · Tempo Traveller ₹4,260
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹200 · AC Seater ₹320 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹290 · AC Sleeper ₹410 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹550
  • Train: Sleeper ₹140 · Economy ₹210 · Third AC ₹280 · Second AC ₹390 · First AC ₹530

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

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