The Chennai to Palakkad bus route covers approximately 567 kms and takes about 9 hrs 57 mins. A total of 60 direct buses operated by 35 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 13:00, and the last bus leaves at 21:30.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Adyar, Alandur, Ambattur, Aminjikarai, Anna Nagar, Anna University, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Central Railway Station, Chengalpattu, while common drop locations in Palakkad are Chandranagar, Chandranagar Bypass, Kanjikode, Palakkad Bypass, Vadakkancherry, Walaiyar.
RTC and private operators such as Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada), KPR Travels, Kingfisher Connect, YBM Travels(BLM), Orange Tours And Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 899 - INR 4500.00 depending on the bus type and features.



