Still water and old tree stumps in the Periyar lake at Thekkady

Palakkad → Thekkady by road

Palakkad to Thekkady distance, bus and tempo traveller hire

A 2-day round trip from Palakkad to Thekkady in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹15,200–18,700, and ₹33,100–44,700 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026). 250 km each way, 6–8 hours in a tempo traveller or bus.

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Distance
250 km
one way, by road
Drive time
6–8 h
group vehicle
Plan for
2 to 3 days
most groups
Round trip
~550 km
within the state
Fare from
₹15,200–18,700
Tempo Traveller 17-seater, round trip

The road distance from Palakkad to Thekkady is about 250 km (measured along the road); with tea and meal stops, a tempo traveller or bus takes 6–8 hours. Most groups plan 2 to 3 days.

Thekkady is a nature destination in Kerala. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.

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Fits your group

Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)

13–17 or 10–17 seats

₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)

Palakkad → Thekkady

₹15,200–18,700

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 250 km one way · 2 days, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

Palakkad to Thekkady fare by vehicle

Round trip with driver over 2 days, about 550 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.

Palakkad to Thekkady: indicative fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 2 daysQuotes
SUV / Innova6–7₹10,600–14,100Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹12,900–16,400Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹15,200–18,700Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹17,500–22,200Get quotes
Force Urbania (luxury van)10–17₹19,800–25,600Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹24,500–33,100Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹33,100–44,700Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹38,900–50,500Get quotes

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. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

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Palakkad to Thekkady cost per person

The round-trip fare above split across every seat in the vehicle.

Palakkad to Thekkady: cost per person by vehicle
VehicleSeatsPer person
SUV / Innova7₹1,510–2,010
Tempo Traveller 12-seater12₹1,080–1,370
Tempo Traveller 17-seater17₹890–1,100
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater26₹670–850
Force Urbania (luxury van)17₹1,160–1,510
Mini Bus 28–35 seater35₹700–950
AC Coach 40–49 seater49₹680–910
AC Coach 50–56 seater56₹690–900

Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.

On the way

Places close to the route, good for a break or a darshan stop.

  • Munnar

Add to the trip: around Thekkady

Distances are estimated from the map.

Good to know

  • Parks and safaris have their own entry slots and vehicles; book those separately and ask the operator to match timings.
  • Quotes usually include fuel, driver, and his food and stay. Tolls, parking and state taxes are listed separately. Yippigo shows each quote line by line.

Verified operators near Palakkad

1 approved operator within 75 km of Palakkad. None can quote until their vehicle's RC, permit, fitness and insurance are checked and approved.

Operators for Palakkad to Thekkady

Approved operators near Palakkad who can run this trip. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform.

Questions groups ask

What is the distance from Palakkad to Thekkady by road?

250 km one way by road (measured along the route), so about 550 km for the round trip with local running.

How long does it take to reach Thekkady from Palakkad by road?

A tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops takes 6–8 hours, with the slower hill roads near the end counted in. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops. Most groups plan 2 to 3 days.

Which vehicle should we hire from Palakkad to Thekkady for our group?

Up to 7 people fit an SUV or Innova; 9–26 a tempo traveller; 27–35 a mini bus; 36–56 a full-size coach. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.

What is the tempo traveller fare from Palakkad to Thekkady?

For a 2-day round trip with driver: ₹12,900–16,400 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹15,200–18,700 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹17,500–22,200 (Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater), indicative, October 2026. That covers vehicle hire, the driver allowance, night halts and 5% GST; tolls and parking are extra.

How much does a bus from Palakkad to Thekkady cost?

For a 2-day round trip with driver: ₹24,500–33,100 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹33,100–44,700 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹38,900–50,500 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

What does a Palakkad to Thekkady trip cost per person?

With all 17 seats filled, a 2-day round trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller (₹15,200–18,700) works out to ₹890–1,100 per person, and ₹680–910 each in a 49-seater coach (an estimate, as of Oct 2026). Fewer people means a higher share each; hotels and food are extra.

How many days should a group plan for Thekkady?

Most groups make it 2 to 3 days. With an extra day you can add Sabarimala and Vagamon.

Palakkad se Thekkady ki duri kitni hai?

Palakkad se Thekkady ki sadak se duri lagbhag 250 km hai. Tempo traveller ya bus mein chai aur khane ke stop ke saath 6 se 8 ghante lagte hain.

How do I get exact prices?

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