The average train between Chennai and Palacode takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Chennai to Palacode. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Chennai and Palacode. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chennai is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Palacode at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Palacode. However, there are services departing from Chennai station and arriving at Palacode station via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
Chennai to Palacode train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
Chennai to Palacode train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkodu station.
The distance between Chennai and Palacode is 254.6 km. The road distance is 423 km.
You can take a train from Chennai Central to Palakkodu via Salem Jn in around 7h 54m.