Palakkad to Mapusa
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Palakkad, Kerala to Mapusa, Goa.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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 Mapusa
802 km · ~17h 22m · About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Palakkad
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 401Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 551Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 701Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Mapusa
802 km · ~17h 49m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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.
- Palakkad → Mapusa
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~802 km
~17h 49m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300
- Arrive in Mapusa
Mapusa, Goa
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 Mapusa
Nearest railway stations: Palakkad for Palakkad, Thivim for Mapusa.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 11h 20m in total
Change trains at Karakkad — about 42m wait
1 change · 12h 29m in total
Change trains at Karakkad — about 50m wait
1 change · 12h 32m in total
Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 50m wait
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
Palakkad to Mapusa: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Palakkad to Mapusa is about 802 km by road, roughly 16 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 802 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,920 · Sedan ₹10,530 · SUV ₹13,780 · Innova / MUV ₹15,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹17,940
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹880 · AC Seater ₹1,440 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,280 · AC Sleeper ₹1,840 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,300
- Train: Sleeper ₹510 · Economy ₹830 · Third AC ₹1,150 · Second AC ₹1,630 · First AC ₹2,280
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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