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Palakkad to Malappuram

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

89 kmDistance
1.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹1080
Sedan₹1260
SUV₹1660
Innova / MUV₹1890
Tempo Traveller₹2260
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹100
AC Seater₹160
Non-AC Sleeper₹140
AC Sleeper₹200
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹300
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Train
Sleeper₹80
Economy₹120
Third AC₹150
Second AC₹210
First AC₹280
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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 Malappuram

89 km · ~1h 47m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Palakkad

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

  2. 89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Malappuram

    Malappuram, 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 Malappuram

89 km · ~1h 59m · 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 → Malappuram

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~89 km

    ~1h 59m|Tentative fare ₹100–₹300

  3. Arrive in Malappuram

    Malappuram, 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 Malappuram

Nearest railway stations: Palakkad for Palakkad, Tirunnavaya for Malappuram.

Direct trains

Chennai - Mangalore Express#12685 · Superfast
01:40 AMPalakkad
1h 28m12 stops
03:08 AMPerssannur
Yesvantpur - Kannur Express#16527 · Express
04:25 AMPalakkad
1h 11m12 stops
05:36 AMPerssannur
Palghat Mangalore Intercity#22610 · Express
07:25 AMPalakkad
1h 11m12 stops
08:36 AMPerssannur
West Coast Express#16627 · Express
09:15 PMPalakkad
1h 20m12 stops
10:35 PMPerssannur
Tiruchirappalli Mangalore Weekly Superfast Express#12653 · Superfast
11:10 PMPalakkad
1h 11m12 stops
12:21 AM+1dPerssannur

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 Malappuram: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Palakkad to Malappuram is about 89 km by road, roughly 1.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 89 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,080 · Sedan ₹1,260 · SUV ₹1,660 · Innova / MUV ₹1,890 · Tempo Traveller ₹2,260
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹100 · AC Seater ₹160 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹140 · AC Sleeper ₹200 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹300
  • Train: Sleeper ₹80 · Economy ₹120 · Third AC ₹150 · Second AC ₹210 · First AC ₹280

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

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