There are 5 ways to get from Bengaluru to Palani Hills by bus, car, taxi, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shanthi Nagar to Kodaikanalbus
8h 44m₹1,390–3,259Drive 402 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Palani Hillscar 402 km
6h 32m₹4,534–6,549Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Palani Hillstaxi 402 km
6h 32m₹9,500–12,000Bus, fly, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane BLR - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Palanitrain
- Take the taxi from Palani to Palani Hillstaxi
7h 38m₹5,662–9,277Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Theni, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Theni, Tamil Nadu
- Take the taxi from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Palani Hillstaxi
10h 16m
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Palani Hills is to bus which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,300 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Palani Hills is to drive which takes 6h 32m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Palani Hills. However, there are services departing from Shanthi Nagar and arriving at Kodaikanal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Palani Hills is 474 km. The road distance is 402 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Palani Hills without a car is to bus which takes 8h 44m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Bengaluru to Palani Hills, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Palani Hills bus services, operated by Sam Tourist Bus, depart from Shanthi Nagar station.
Bengaluru to Palani Hills bus services, operated by Sam Tourist Bus, arrive at Kodaikanal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Palani Hills is 402 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Bengaluru to Palani Hills.
There are 20+ hotels available in Palani Hills.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Palani Hills, India?
Sam Tourist Bus operates a bus from Shanthi Nagar to Kodaikanal 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 32m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–6,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Podanur Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- 080 46333686
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sam tourist
Bus from Shanthi Nagar to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sam tourist
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,300–3,200
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Website
- Royal Travels
Bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Theni, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Royal Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹650–12,000
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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