Palakkad Town Railway Station (Palakkad was earlier spelt Palghat) is one of the main railway stations in
Palakkad District. As it is located within the town limits, the National Highway (NH 47) passing through the town center, is not very far. The railway station is only a short distance from the KSRTC Bus Station. Nearest airports:
C A Coimbatore Airport (55 km),
Calicut Airport (at Karipur, 130 km), and
Cochin International Airport (at
Kochi, 140 km).
The Jain temple of Jainmedu is at a walking distance from the station. The grandiose Palakkad Fort is at the town center.
Station Code: PGTN