There are 5 ways to get from Kāraikudi to Palani by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain
4h 44m₹400–3,169Train via Karur
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Karurtrain 07356 / ...
- Take the train from Karur to Palanitrain 22651
7h 15m₹318–2,480Bus
- Take the bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Devakottai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
6h 56mDrive 160.8 km
- Drive from Kāraikudi to Palanicar 160.8 km
2h 20m₹1,815–2,621Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kāraikudi to Palanitaxi 160.8 km
2h 20m₹2,200–2,700
Kāraikudi to Palani by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kāraikudi to Palani is to train via Karur which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kāraikudi to Palani is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikudi to Palani. However, there are services departing from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palani, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Kāraikudi to Palani. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Palani via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Kāraikudi and Palani is 240 km. The road distance is 160.8 km.
The best way to get from Kāraikudi to Palani without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Kāraikudi to Palani, including transfers.
Kāraikudi to Palani bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, depart from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikudi to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kāraikudi to Palani is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Kāraikudi, India and Palani, India?
You can take a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Palani via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kāraikudi to Palani, Tamil Nadu via Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 56m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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
- 52 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 Karaikkudi Jn to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Karur to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- 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
- Website
- SKT Bus Transport
Bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- SKT Bus Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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More Questions & Answers
Kāraikudi to Palani bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikudi to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikudi to Palani is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Kāraikudi to Palani.
There are 497+ hotels available in Palani.