There are 5 ways to get from Kumarakom to Palani by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Cherthala
best- Take the bus from Cherthala to Palanibus
6h 40m₹867–1,273Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Palanitrain 16343
7h 33m₹638–2,295Drive 240.5 km
- Drive from Kumarakom to Palanicar 240.5 km
4h 34m₹2,705–3,907Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumarakom to Palanitaxi 240.5 km
4h 34m₹4,900–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Palanibus
6h 46m₹682–1,113
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumarakom to Palani is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹1,200 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kumarakom to Palani is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumarakom to Palani. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Palani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumarakom to Palani. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Palani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Kumarakom and Palani is 303 km. The road distance is 240.5 km.
The best way to get from Kumarakom to Palani without a car is to bus via Cherthala which takes 6h 40m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Kumarakom to Palani, including transfers.
Kumarakom to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Cherthala station.
Kumarakom to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kumarakom to Palani is to bus via Cherthala which takes 6h 40m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,300 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Kumarakom, India and Palani, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Cherthala to Palani once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–650 and the journey takes 6h 19m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Palani once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Cherthala to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
Bus from Kottayam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kumarakom to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Kumarakom to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumarakom to Palani is 240 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Kumarakom to Palani.
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