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Palakkad to Mannarkkad

The distance from Palakkad to Mannarkkad is about 39 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). Buses are available from Palakkad, 36 km, Thrissur, 80 km, Coimbatore, 92 km and

39 kmDistance
1 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,270
Ertiga₹6,687
Innova₹6,971
Innova Crysta₹8,613
Tempo Traveller (12)₹11,790

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹40
AC Seater₹70
Non-AC Sleeper₹60
AC Sleeper₹90
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹160
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Train
Sleeper₹50
Economy₹70
Third AC₹80
Second AC₹110
First AC₹140
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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.

Overview

The distance from Palakkad to Mannarkkad is about 39 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). Buses are available from Palakkad, 36 km, Thrissur, 80 km, Coimbatore, 92 km and Kozhikode, 96 km. The nearest railway stations are Palakkad Jn (32 km), Ottapalam (40 km) and Shoranur Jn (44 km).

Route Map

By Car: Palakkad to Mannarkkad

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

  1. Start from Palakkad

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

  2. 39 km · 47m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Mannarkkad

    Mannarkkad, 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 Mannarkkad

39 km · ~52m · 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 → Mannarkkad

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~39 km

    ~52m|Tentative fare ₹40–₹160

  3. Arrive in Mannarkkad

    Mannarkkad, 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 Mannarkkad

Nearest railway stations: Palakkad for Palakkad, Parli for Mannarkkad.

Direct trains

Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special#06007 · Superfast
12:15 AMPalakkad
6m1 stops
12:21 AMParli
Chennai-Trivandrum SuperFast Express#12695 · Superfast
12:30 AMPalakkad
6m1 stops
12:36 AMParli
BANGALORE - ERNAKULAM SF Exp#12684 · Superfast
01:10 AMPalakkad
7m1 stops
01:17 AMParli
BANGALORE - ERNAKULAM Weekly SF Exp#22608 · Superfast
01:10 AMPalakkad
7m1 stops
01:17 AMParli
Tea Garden Express#16866 · Express
01:17 AMMankarai
6m1 stops
01:23 AMParli

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.

Hotels in Mannarkkad

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Things to Do in Mannarkkad

Anamooly village visit

Majestic view of the Silent valley mountain can be seen from this village. Muneeshwaram temple, Nalussery Bhagavathy temple and Juma Masjidh.

Cherpulashery village visit

Start from Mannarkkad and proceed to Karinkallatham villa ge. Proceed to Vazhenkara, Thoothy and reach Cherppulassery.

Meditation @ Brahmakumaris Temple

Free Sattvic food, lecture sessions and Yoga lessons.

Melamuri visit

Visit Thenkara, Anamooly hills. Proceed to Mezhukupara village and end the trip at Melamuri.

Visit a sylvan mosque

Visit a sylvan mosque is worth a visit while in Mannarkkad.

Visit the Cute Srambia

Look for the cute mosque built on wooden pillars inside a banana plantation which is near Syed Abdulla makham, Kappu parambu, Amminikkad.

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Suggested Mannarkkad Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Mannarkkad

  • Travel from Palakkad to Mannarkkad (about 1 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Kanjirapuzha Dam

Day 2Explore Mannarkkad

  • Visit Karimpuzha Sree Ramaswamy Temple
  • Visit Silent Valley National Park

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Agali Hills
  • Head back to Palakkad
Suggested from Mannarkkad's top sights.

Budget Estimate

road

39 km

1 hours

Approximately 39 km by road from Palakkad to Mannarkkad, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).

train

39 km

The nearest railway station to Mannarkkad is Melattur railway station, about 22 km from the town centre.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Mannarkkad trip and see the full Palakkad → Mannarkkad → next stop route.

Mannarkkad → Perinthalmanna

About 35 km by road

Mannarkkad → Ottapalam

About 35 km by road

Mannarkkad → Palappuram

About 45 km by road

Mannarkkad → Alathur

About 50 km by road

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is Mannarkkad from Palakkad?

About 39 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).

2. Which airport is closest to Mannarkkad?

Calicut International Airport (CCJ), about 57 km away.

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