There are 5 ways to get from Kadakkal to Palani by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tenmalai to Dindigul Jntrain 16102
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain 22651 / ...
8h 12m₹1,136–3,564Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chadayamangalam to Palanibus
8h 59m₹607–883Drive 304.6 km
- Drive from Kadakkal to Palanicar 304.6 km
5h 5m₹2,952–4,264Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kadakkal to Palanitaxi 304.6 km
5h 5m₹5,000–6,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Kadakkal to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane TRV - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Palanitrain
7h 14m₹11,660–21,005
Trivandrum (TRV) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kadakkal to Palani is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹900 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kadakkal to Palani is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kadakkal to Palani. However, there are services departing from Chadayamangalam and arriving at Palani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kadakkal to Palani. However, there are services departing from Tenmalai and arriving at Palani via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Kadakkal and Palani is 360 km. The road distance is 304.6 km.
The best way to get from Kadakkal to Palani without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Kadakkal to Palani, including transfers.
Kadakkal to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Chadayamangalam station.
Kadakkal to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenmalai station.
The best way to get from Kadakkal to Palani is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹900 and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Kadakkal, India and Palani, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kadakkal to Palani via Tenmalai and Dindigul Jn in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Chadayamangalam to Palani twice daily. Tickets cost ₹410–650 and the journey takes 8h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenmalai to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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 Podanur Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- 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
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chadayamangalam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kadakkal to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Kadakkal to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kadakkal to Palani is 305 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Kadakkal to Palani.
There are 511+ hotels available in Palani.