There are 6 ways to get from Karaikal to Palani by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16187 / ...
- Take the bus from Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
6h 44mTrain via Karur
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Karurtrain 16187
- Take the train from Karur to Palanitrain 22651
8h 32m₹339–2,634Train
- Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain
6h 49m₹420–3,324Drive 288.6 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Palanicar 288.6 km
4h 23m₹3,245–4,687Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Palanitaxi 288.6 km
4h 23m₹4,500–5,500Bus
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
6h 59m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Palani is to train via Karur which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Palani is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Palani. However, there are services departing from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palani, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Palani. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Palani via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Karaikal and Palani is 303 km. The road distance is 288.6 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Palani without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Karaikal to Palani, including transfers.
Karaikal to Palani bus services, operated by Universal Travels, depart from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Palani is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Palani, India?
You can take a train from Karaikal to Palani via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, Universal Travels operates a bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadu 4 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Karaikal to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- 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 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Karaikal to Palani bus services, operated by Universal Travels, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Palani is 289 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Karaikal to Palani.
There are 506+ hotels available in Palani.