There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Palani by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain
6h 38m₹425–3,356Train via Karur
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Karurtrain 16231
- Take the train from Karur to Palanitrain 22651
8h 1m₹343–2,666Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Thanjavurbus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Palanibus
10h 40mDrive 291.6 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Palanicar 291.6 km
4h 22m₹3,269–4,722Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Palanitaxi 291.6 km
4h 22m₹4,400–5,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Pallanibus
11h 50m₹371–993
Chidambaram to Palani by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Palani is to bus which costs ₹370 - ₹1,000 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Palani is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Palani. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Palani via Thanjavur and Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Palani. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Palani via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Palani is 308 km. The road distance is 291.6 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Palani without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Chidambaram to Palani, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Palani bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Palani is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Thanjavur, which costs and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Palani, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Palani via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Palani via Thanjavur and Madurai in around 10h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Dindigul Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chidambaram to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Karur to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹377–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai to Pallani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Palani bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Chidambaram to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Palani is 292 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Chidambaram to Palani.
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