There are 4 ways to get from Kotagiri to Palani by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Palanitrain 16765 / ...
3h 23m₹994–2,285Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coonoor to Palanibus 783Ns
5h 8m₹676–1,383Drive 168.1 km
- Drive from Kotagiri to Palanicar 168.1 km
2h 33m₹1,887–2,725Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kotagiri to Palanitaxi 168.1 km
2h 33m₹4,200–5,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kotagiri to Palani is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kotagiri to Palani is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kotagiri to Palani. However, there are services departing from Coonoor and arriving at Palani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Kotagiri to Palani. However, there are services departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Palani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Kotagiri and Palani is 176 km. The road distance is 168.1 km.
The best way to get from Kotagiri to Palani without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Kotagiri to Palani, including transfers.
Kotagiri to Palani bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Coonoor station.
Kotagiri to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Metupalaiyam station.
The best way to get from Kotagiri to Palani is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Kotagiri, Tamil Nādu, India and Palani, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Metupalaiyam to Palani 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Coonoor to Palani once daily. Tickets cost ₹140–750 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metupalaiyam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Coonoor to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kotagiri to Palani bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Palani station.
Kotagiri to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kotagiri to Palani is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Kotagiri to Palani.
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