Day trip from Coimbatore to Palakkad
Palakkad lies 43 km (27 mi) south-west of Coimbatore, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 43 km (27 mi) apart, Palakkad is a realistic day trip from Coimbatore: about 42 min each way by road.
| Coimbatore | Palakkad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 2.1 million | 132,728 |
| Elevation | 425 m (1,394 ft) | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Palakkad
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Palakkad
Live rooms and prices for Palakkad are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Palakkad
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Palakkad from Coimbatore?
43 km (27 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Coimbatore; by road roughly 52 km (32 mi).
How long does it take to get from Coimbatore to Palakkad by road?
About 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Coimbatore and Palakkad?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.