There are 4 ways to get from Chinnasalem to Palani by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Salem Jntrain 16530 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Palanitrain 22651
6h 45m₹319–2,564Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass to FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Salem to Gandhipurambus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Palanibus
7h 32m₹1,835–3,705Drive 238 km
- Drive from Chinnasalem to Palanicar 238 km
3h 47m₹2,668–3,854Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chinnasalem to Palanitaxi 238 km
3h 47m₹4,000–4,800
Chinnasalem to Palani by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chinnasalem to Palani is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chinnasalem to Palani is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chinnasalem to Palani. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass and arriving at Palani via Salem and Gandhipuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Chinnasalem to Palani. However, there are services departing from Chinna Salem and arriving at Palani via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Chinnasalem and Palani is 305 km. The road distance is 238 km.
The best way to get from Chinnasalem to Palani without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Chinnasalem to Palani, including transfers.
Chinnasalem to Palani bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass station.
Chinnasalem to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chinna Salem station.
The best way to get from Chinnasalem to Palani is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,800 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Chinnasalem, India and Palani, India?
You can take a train from Chinna Salem to Palani via Salem Jn in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chinnasalem to Palani via FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass, FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass, Salem, and Gandhipuram in around 7h 32m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chinna Salem to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass to FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–440
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Salem to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- Ac Seater
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Gandhipuram to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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Booking & Getting There
Chinnasalem to Palani bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass station.
Chinnasalem to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinnasalem to Palani is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Chinnasalem to Palani.
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