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Chidambaram to Palakkad by train, with one change

No train runs the whole way from Chidambaram to Palakkad. Changing at Dindigul Jn takes 9 hr 50 min, and the quickest pairing is 17615 then 16344.

1 change · 340 km apart · fastest 9 hr 50 min · Daily

Check seats for your dateChidambaram (CDM) to Palakkad (PGT)

Journeys and seats

  • One change at Dindigul JnDG
    10:409 hr 50 min20:30
    17615KCG TN EXPRESS10:40 — 15:20Mail/Express
    1 hr 50 min to change at DG — comfortable

    Typically 7 min late here, still leaving about 85 min to change.

    16344AMRITHA EXPRESS17:10 — 20:30Mail/Express

    CDM — DG

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    DG — PGT

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  • One change at Tiruchchirappalli JnTPJ
    00:4510 hr 32 min11:17
    16751MS RMM EXPRESS00:45 — 03:55Mail/Express
    55 min to change at TPJ — comfortable

    Typically 10 min late here, still leaving about 26 min to change.

    16159MS MAQ EXPRESS04:50 — 11:17Mail/Express

    CDM — TPJ

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    TPJ — PGT

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  • One change at Erode JnED
    17:0210 hr 35 min03:37+1 arrives the next day
    16231MYSURU EXPRESS17:02 — 23:25Mail/Express
    1 hr 30 min to change at ED — comfortable

    Holds about 9 times in 10 here. Measured on 33,105 paired days.

    12623MAS TVC SF MAIL00:55 — 03:37Superfast

    16231 often runs late

    CDM — ED

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    ED — PGT

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Each leg is a separate ticket on its own PNR, booked separately. RAC is not a confirmed berth and a waitlist number is not a seat.

Chidambaram to Palakkad by train

Is there a direct train from Chidambaram to Palakkad?
No. No single train runs from Chidambaram to Palakkad. The journey takes one change, at Dindigul Jn, and the fastest combination takes 9 hr 50 min.
What is the fastest way from Chidambaram to Palakkad by train?
17615 KCG TN EXPRESS departs Chidambaram at 10:40 and reaches Dindigul Jn at 15:20. 16344 AMRITHA EXPRESS then departs at 17:10 and arrives Palakkad at 20:30. Total 9 hr 50 min, with 1 hr 50 min to change.
Where do you change trains between Chidambaram and Palakkad?
Dindigul Jn (DG) is the interchange on the fastest route, with 1 hr 50 min between the arriving and departing trains.
Which days can you travel from Chidambaram to Palakkad?
A connection is available every day of the week.

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