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There are 10 ways to get from Howrah to Palakkad by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane CCU - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain train
    9h 51m
    ₹10,208–22,918

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shalimar to Palakkadtrain train 22642 / ...
    35h 45m
    ₹900–7,000

  3. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Kolkata, West Bengal - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
    43h 1m

  4. Drive 2,071.8 km

    1. Drive from Howrah to Palakkadcar car 2,071.8 km
    30h 18m
    ₹23,393–33,790

  5. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane CCU - CJB
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus bus
    10h 9m
    ₹9,628–16,288

  6. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CCU - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain train
    11h 1m
    ₹9,228–19,278

  7. Fly to Kannur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane CCU - CNN
    2. Take the train from Kannur to Palakkadtrain train
    13h 19m
    ₹17,098–26,618

  8. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CCU - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palghat Towntrain train
    12h 45m
    ₹8,243–21,553

  9. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane CCU - BLR
    2. Take the train from Whitefield to Palakkadtrain train
    15h 3m
    ₹6,348–15,368

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Bangalore, Karnatakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus bus
    46h

Howrah to Palakkad by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration35h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹900Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,983 km
  • Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Howrah, India and Palakkad, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Shalimar to Palakkad 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹900–7,000 and the journey takes 35h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Palakkad, Kerala via Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 43h 1m.

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