Bus on rent in Kerala
Bus hire in Kerala costs ₹40–85 per km with driver (as of Oct 2026), billed on at least 250 km a day. 1 verified operator is based in Palakkad. 57 routes from Palakkad, Thrissur and Coimbatore have measured road km.
Bus on rent by city
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Bus sizes and rates
Rate per km with driver, and one full day of hire. Indicative national catalog rates; the quotes you get are the operators' own.
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate per km | Full day (250 km) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹40–55 | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹55–75 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| AC Coach 50–56 seater | 50–56 | ₹65–85 | ₹17,600–22,800 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Group trips from Palakkad
Round trips with driver; road km measured.
| Trip | Distance | Days | AC Coach 40–49 seater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelliampathy | 55 km | 1 day | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| Coimbatore | 56 km | 1 day | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| Guruvayur | 95 km | 1 day | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| Nedumbassery (Kochi Airport) | 109 km | 1 day | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| Valparai | 111 km | 1 day | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| Palani | 113 km | 1 day | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| Kozhikode | 127 km | 1 day | ₹16,600–22,500 |
| Athirappilly Falls | 137 km | 1 day | ₹17,900–24,200 |
| Coonoor | 141 km | 2 days | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Kochi | 142 km | 1 day | ₹18,500–25,100 |
| Ooty | 156 km | 2 days | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Munnar | 162 km | 2 days | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Kodaikanal | 168 km | 2 days | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Wayanad | 177 km | 2 days | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Kumarakom | 178 km | 2 days | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Alappuzha (Alleppey) | 188 km | 2 days | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Madurai | 223 km | 2 days | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Thekkady | 250 km | 2 days | ₹33,100–44,700 |
| Sabarimala | 281 km | 2 days | ₹37,100–50,000 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 336 km | 2 days | ₹44,000–59,600 |
| Velankanni | 423 km | 3 days | ₹56,000–75,500 |
One way by road; ≈ marks a distance estimated from the map. Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Group trips from Thrissur
Round trips with driver; road km measured.
| Trip | Distance | Days | AC Coach 40–49 seater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nedumbassery (Kochi Airport) | 52 km | 1 day | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| Nelliampathy | 74 km | 1 day | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| Malampuzha | 74 km | 1 day | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| Athirappilly Falls | 79 km | 1 day | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| Kochi | 85 km | 1 day | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| Kumarakom | 121 km | 1 day | ₹15,900–21,500 |
| Alappuzha (Alleppey) | 130 km | 1 day | ₹17,000–23,000 |
| Valparai | 149 km | 2 days | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Munnar | 152 km | 2 days | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Palani | 160 km | 1 day | ₹20,900–28,200 |
| Wayanad | 186 km | 2 days | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Thekkady | 193 km | 2 days | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Ooty | 199 km | 3 days | ₹45,500–61,300 |
| Kodaikanal | 216 km | 3 days | ₹45,500–61,300 |
| Sabarimala | 223 km | 2 days | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Madurai | 271 km | 2 days | ₹35,800–48,300 |
| Velankanni | 451 km | 3 days | ₹59,500–80,300 |
One way by road; ≈ marks a distance estimated from the map. Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Group trips from Coimbatore
Round trips with driver; road km measured.
| Trip | Distance | Days | AC Coach 40–49 seater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malampuzha | 51 km | 1 day | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| Coonoor | 86 km | 1 day | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| Ooty | 101 km | 2 days | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Palani | 104 km | 1 day | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| Nelliampathy | 104 km | 1 day | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| Valparai | 109 km | 1 day | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| Guruvayur | 142 km | 1 day | ₹18,500–25,100 |
| Munnar | 153 km | 2 days | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Nedumbassery (Kochi Airport) | 157 km | 1 day | ₹20,400–27,700 |
| Kodaikanal | 159 km | 2 days | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Athirappilly Falls | 184 km | 2 days | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Kochi | 190 km | 2 days | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Wayanad | 210 km | 3 days | ₹45,500–61,300 |
| Madurai | 210 km | 2 days | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Kumarakom | 226 km | 2 days | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Alappuzha (Alleppey) | 235 km | 2 days | ₹31,200–42,100 |
| Thekkady | 298 km | 3 days | ₹45,500–61,300 |
| Sabarimala | 328 km | 2 days | ₹43,100–58,200 |
| Velankanni | 385 km | 2 days | ₹50,300–68,100 |
One way by road; ≈ marks a distance estimated from the map. Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
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Questions groups ask
How much is bus rent in Kerala?
₹40–85 per km in October 2026, depending on size: Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹40–55, AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹55–75, AC Coach 50–56 seater ₹65–85. Operators bill at least 250 km a day, plus ₹500 a day driver allowance, ₹300 a night halt and 5% GST. These are indicative national catalog rates; the quotes you get are the operators' own.
What does a full day with driver cost in Kerala?
For 250 km in a day, including the driver allowance and GST: Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹11,000–15,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200; AC Coach 50–56 seater ₹17,600–22,800 (indicative, Oct 2026). Tolls and parking are extra.
How far is Alappuzha (Alleppey) from Palakkad, Thrissur and Coimbatore?
188 km from Palakkad, 130 km from Thrissur and 235 km from Coimbatore by road (measured). A 2-day round trip from Palakkad in a AC Coach 40–49 seater is ₹30,200–40,700, as of Oct 2026.
How many verified operators serve Kerala?
1 verified operator is based within 75 km of Palakkad, Thrissur and Coimbatore: Nalkco Trip Mentors. Its own fleet has no buses yet. When you post a trip, Yippigo invites up to 6 verified operators to quote.
Which trips can a group do from Palakkad, Thrissur and Coimbatore?
57 routes with measured road km, from Malampuzha (51 km from Coimbatore) to Velankanni (451 km from Thrissur). Each route page has the drive time, days and fares for every bus size.