There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Palani by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Palanibus
10h 5m₹320–850Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palanitrain 16343
10h 12m₹280–2,200Drive 339.8 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Palanicar 339.8 km
5h 39m₹3,822–5,520Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Palanitaxi 339.8 km
5h 39m₹6,000–7,500Bus via Tirunelveli
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
10h 12m
Kerala to Palani by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Palani is to bus which costs ₹320 - ₹850 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Palani is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹5,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Palani. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Palani. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 12m.
The distance between Kerala and Palani is 397 km. The road distance is 339.8 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Palani without a car is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs ₹320 - ₹850.
The bus from Trivandrum to Palani takes 10h 5m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Kerala to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kerala to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Palani is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs ₹320 - ₹850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Palani, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Trivandrum to Palani 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹470–650 and the journey takes 10h 5m. SETC also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palani once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 10h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹470–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Trivandrum to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Kerala to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Kerala to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Palani is 340 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Kerala to Palani.
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