There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Palani by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Palanibus
6h 35m₹290–650Train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Palakkadtrain 12625 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Palanitrain 22652 / ...
7h 9m₹334–2,599Drive 232.4 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Palanicar 232.4 km
4h 24m₹2,591–3,743Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Palanitaxi 232.4 km
4h 24m₹4,700–6,000
Kottayam to Palani by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Palani is to bus which costs ₹290 - ₹650 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Palani is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kottayam and arriving at Palani. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Palani. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Palani via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Kottayam and Palani is 244 km. The road distance is 232.4 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Palani without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs ₹290 - ₹650.
The bus from Kottayam to Palani takes 6h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Kottayam to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Palani is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs ₹290 - ₹650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Palani, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Palani twice daily. Tickets cost ₹290–650 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Palani via Palakkad in around 7h 9m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Palakkad to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Kottayam to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Palani is 232 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Kottayam to Palani.
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