There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Palani Hills by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Theni, Tamil Nadu
- Take the taxi from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Palani Hillstaxi
11h 21mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vandalur to Kodaikanalbus
13h 34m₹1,412–2,611Train, taxi
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Tenitrain 20601
- Take the taxi from Teni to Palani Hillstaxi
11h 44m₹1,840–4,464Drive 517.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Palani Hillscar 517.9 km
8h 7m₹5,843–8,440Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Palani Hillstaxi 517.9 km
8h 7m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Palanitrain
- Take the taxi from Palani to Palani Hillstaxi
7h 1m₹6,303–10,862Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Standbus
- Take the taxi from FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Stand to Palani Hillstaxi
8h 18m₹6,873–9,922Fly to Madurai, train, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenitrain
- Take the taxi from Teni to Palani Hillstaxi
8h 27m₹7,278–12,407Fly to Salem, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem to Karurbus
- Take the bus from Karur to Kodaikanalbus
9h 25m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Palani Hills is to bus which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,700 and takes 13h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Palani Hills is to fly and train and taxi which takes 7h 1m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Palani Hills. However, there are services departing from Vadapalani and arriving at Kodaikanal via Kundrathur B.S. and Vandalur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
The distance between Chennai and Palani Hills is 567 km. The road distance is 517.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Palani Hills without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 11h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 21m to get from Chennai to Palani Hills, including transfers.
Chennai to Palani Hills bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, depart from Vandalur station.
Chennai to Palani Hills bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, arrive at Kodaikanal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Palani Hills is 518 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Chennai to Palani Hills.
There are 20+ hotels available in Palani Hills.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Palani Hills, India?
Vetri Travels operates a bus from Vandalur to Kodaikanal once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,300–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 39m. ACLS Navigator also services this route once daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–10,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Teni
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
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
Train from Madurai Jn to Teni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Travels
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Vandalur to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,400
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- Phone
- 91- 7872898989
- [email protected]
- Website
- aclstravels.com
Bus from Vandalur to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–1,800
- Schedules at
- aclstravels.com
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,700–1,800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 080 46333686
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sam tourist
Bus from Karur to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Sam tourist
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹500–14,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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