There are 11 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Palani by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Palanitrain
4h 12m₹5,743–8,850Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Palanitrain 22651
10h 56m₹344–2,443Train via Dindigul
- Take the train from Tambaram to Dindigul Jntrain 12693 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain 16344 / ...
9h 2m₹479–3,844Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
11h 22mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madras-MAA to Palani454.2 km
6h 41mDrive 454.2 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Palanicar 454.2 km
6h 41m₹5,125–7,402Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madras Airport (MAA) to Palanitaxi 454.2 km
6h 41m₹10,000–13,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain
4h 57m₹6,572–9,531Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palanitrain
5h 47m₹5,924–9,699Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Palanitrain
6h 35m₹4,720–11,790Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Palanibus Chennai - Palani
11h 27m₹530–1,438
Madras Airport (MAA) to Palani by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Palani is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,500 and takes 11h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Palani is to fly and train which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madras Airport (MAA) to Palani. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro and arriving at Palani, Tamil Nadu via M.G.R. Koyambedu and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Madras Airport (MAA) to Palani. However, there are services departing from Trisulam and arriving at Palani via Tambaram and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Palani is 520 km. The road distance is 454.2 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Palani without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 9h 2m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Palani, including transfers.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Palani bus services, operated by Royal Roadlinks, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Palani is to train via Dindigul which takes 9h 2m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 11h 22m.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), India and Palani, India?
You can take a train from Trisulam to Palani via Tambaram and Dindigul Jn in around 9h 2m. Alternatively, Royal Roadlinks operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 9h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–10,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Podanur Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Tambaram to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Dindigul Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Madurai Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Salem Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Chennai Central to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
- Website
- Royal Roadlinks
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Royal Roadlinks
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madras-MAA to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madras Airport (MAA) to Palani bus services, operated by Royal Roadlinks, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Palani is 454 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Palani.
There are 497+ hotels available in Palani.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Palani. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.