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Palakkad to Meppadi

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

134 kmDistance
2.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹1570
Sedan₹1840
SUV₹2430
Innova / MUV₹2750
Tempo Traveller₹3250
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹150
AC Seater₹240
Non-AC Sleeper₹210
AC Sleeper₹310
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹430
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Train
Sleeper₹110
Economy₹160
Third AC₹220
Second AC₹300
First AC₹410
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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 Meppadi

134 km · ~2h 41m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Palakkad

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

  2. 134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Meppadi

    Meppadi, 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 Meppadi

134 km · ~2h 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 → Meppadi

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~134 km

    ~2h 59m|Tentative fare ₹150–₹430

  3. Arrive in Meppadi

    Meppadi, 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 Meppadi

Nearest railway stations: Palakkad for Palakkad, Nilambur Road (about 34 km away) for Meppadi.

Direct trains

Palakkad Nilambur Passenger#56611 · Passenger
05:50 AMPalakkad
2h 55m18 stops
08:45 AMNilambur Road

Other options with a change

1 change · 3h 40m in total

Palghat Mangalore Intercity#22610 · Express
07:25 AMPalakkad
40m7 stops
08:05 AMShoranur Jn

Change trains at Shoranur Jn — about 1h 15m wait

Shoranur Nilambur Fast Passenger#56613 · Passenger
09:20 AMShoranur Jn
1h 45m11 stops
11:05 AMNilambur Road

1 change · 4h 16m in total

Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail#12623 · Superfast
03:09 AMWalayar
1h 11m9 stops
04:20 AMVallathol Nagar

Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 1h 3m wait

Trivandrum Nilambur Road Rajya Rani Express#16349 · Express
05:23 AMVallathol Nagar
2h 2m12 stops
07:25 AMNilambur Road

1 change · 5h 15m in total

Palakkad Nilambur Passenger#56611 · Passenger
05:50 AMPalakkad
1h7 stops
06:50 AMShoranur Jn

Change trains at Shoranur Jn — about 2h 30m wait

Shoranur Nilambur Fast Passenger#56613 · Passenger
09:20 AMShoranur Jn
1h 45m11 stops
11:05 AMNilambur Road

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 Meppadi: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Palakkad to Meppadi is about 134 km by road, roughly 2.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 134 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,570 · Sedan ₹1,840 · SUV ₹2,430 · Innova / MUV ₹2,750 · Tempo Traveller ₹3,250
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹150 · AC Seater ₹240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹210 · AC Sleeper ₹310 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹430
  • Train: Sleeper ₹110 · Economy ₹160 · Third AC ₹220 · Second AC ₹300 · First AC ₹410

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

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