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Palakkad to Wayanad

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

143 kmDistance
2.9 hrsDrive time

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₹160
AC Seater₹260
Non-AC Sleeper₹230
AC Sleeper₹330
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹450
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Train
Sleeper₹120
Economy₹170
Third AC₹230
Second AC₹320
First AC₹430
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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 Wayanad

143 km · ~2h 52m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Palakkad

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

  2. 143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Wayanad

    Wayanad, 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 Wayanad

143 km · ~3h 11m · 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 → Wayanad

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~143 km

    ~3h 11m|Tentative fare ₹160–₹450

  3. Arrive in Wayanad

    Wayanad, 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 Wayanad

Nearest railway stations: Palakkad for Palakkad, Chemancheri (about 46 km away) for Wayanad.

Direct trains

Yesvantpur - Kannur Express#16527 · Express
04:25 AMPalakkad
2h 36m26 stops
07:01 AMChemancheri
Palakkad Nilambur Passenger#56611 · Passenger
05:50 AMPalakkad
2h 55m18 stops
08:45 AMNilambur Road
Palghat Mangalore Intercity#22610 · Express
07:25 AMPalakkad
2h 34m26 stops
09:59 AMChemancheri
Navyug Express#16688 · Express
11:15 AMPalakkad
2h 50m26 stops
02:05 PMChemancheri
Tiruchirappalli Mangalore Weekly Superfast Express#12653 · Superfast
11:10 PMPalakkad
2h 35m26 stops
01:45 AM+1dChemancheri

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.

Palakkad to Wayanad: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Palakkad to Wayanad is about 143 km by road, roughly 2.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 143 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,270 · Ertiga ₹6,687 · Innova ₹6,971 · Innova Crysta ₹8,613 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹11,790
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹160 · AC Seater ₹260 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹230 · AC Sleeper ₹330 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹450
  • Train: Sleeper ₹120 · Economy ₹170 · Third AC ₹230 · Second AC ₹320 · First AC ₹430

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

Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Palakkad to Wayanad. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Mannarkkad40 km from Palakkad

Hotels in Wayanad

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Treebo Regalia Inn Wayanad With Swimming Pool

Wayanad

Treebo Brahma, Wayanad

Wayanad

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