There are 5 ways to get from Palakkad to Arimalam by bus, train, night train, taxi, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus
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Take the bus from Palakkad to Tindivanam
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Take the bus from Tindivanam to Mellur
Cheapest option
Train, night train
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Take the train from Palakkad to Erode Jn
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Take the night train from Erode Jn to Pudukkottai
3 alternative options
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Palakkad to Arimalam
Drive
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Drive from Palakkad to Arimalam
Taxi, fly
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Take a taxi from Palakkad to Coimbatore
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Fly from Coimbatore (CJB) to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ)
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Take a taxi from Tiruchirapalli to Arimalam
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Arimalam is to train and night train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,300 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Arimalam is to taxi. Taking this option will cost ₹6,500 - ₹8,000 and takes 4h 24m.
The distance between Palakkad and Arimalam is 251 km. The road distance is 294 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Arimalam without a car is to bus which takes 10h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Palakkad to Arimalam, including transfers.
There is no direct flight from Coimbatore Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport. The quickest flight takes 2h 35m and has one stopover.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Arimalam is 294 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Palakkad to Arimalam.
IndiGo Airlines offers flights from Coimbatore Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport.
There are five+ hotels available in Arimalam. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.

- Distance: 250.6 km
- Duration: 10h 2m
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Arimalam, India?
You can take a bus from Palakkad to Arimalam via Tindivanam and Mellur in around 10h 2m.

- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore to Tiruchirapalli via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900 - ₹16,000
Flights from Coimbatore to Tiruchirapalli via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500 - ₹15,000
Flights from Coimbatore to Tiruchirapalli via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500 - ₹19,000
Flights from Coimbatore to Tiruchirapalli via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500 - ₹17,000

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Palakkad to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130 - ₹800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130 - ₹180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440 - ₹550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600 - ₹800
Night train from Erode Jn to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150 - ₹850
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150 - ₹200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480 - ₹600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650 - ₹850

- Phone
- 044 4900 7555/ 1800 102 0999
- customercare@parveentravels.com
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Palakkad to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹817
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Tindivanam to Mellur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500 - ₹8,000
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
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