There are 9 ways to get from Marakkanam to Palani by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tindivanam to Dindigul Jntrain 12631 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain 22651 / ...
6h 55m₹844–3,295Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Marakanam to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
9h 46mDrive 381 km
- Drive from Marakkanam to Palanicar 381 km
5h 35m₹4,349–6,282Taxi
- Take the taxi from Marakkanam to Palanitaxi 381 km
5h 35m₹4,700–6,000Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Marakkanam Bypass to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Palanitrain
8h 7m₹5,656–14,374Bus
- Take the bus from Marakanam to Erodebus
- Take the bus from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Erode, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
9h 50mBus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Marakkanam Bypass to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- 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
8h 35m₹5,886–10,904Bus, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the bus from Marakkanam Bypass to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palanitrain
9h 44m₹5,311–10,439Bus, fly to Salem, train
- Take the bus from Marakkanam Bypass to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Palanitrain
9h 50m₹6,666–15,644
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marakkanam to Palani is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,300 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Marakkanam to Palani is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Marakkanam to Palani. However, there are services departing from Marakanam and arriving at Palani, Tamil Nadu via Salem, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Marakkanam to Palani. However, there are services departing from Tindivanam and arriving at Palani via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Marakkanam and Palani is 402 km. The road distance is 381 km.
The best way to get from Marakkanam to Palani without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Marakkanam to Palani, including transfers.
Marakkanam to Palani bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Marakanam station.
Marakkanam to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tindivanam station.
The best way to get from Marakkanam to Palani is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Salem, which costs and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Marakkanam, India and Palani, India?
You can take a vehicle from Marakkanam to Palani via Tindivanam and Dindigul Jn in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marakanam to Palani, Tamil Nadu via Salem and Salem, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 46m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tindivanam to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Dindigul Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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 Podanur Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- 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
- 50 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 57m
- 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
- 3h 45m
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Marakanam to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Marakanam to Erode
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Marakkanam to Palani bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Marakkanam to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marakkanam to Palani is 381 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Marakkanam to Palani.
There are 496+ hotels available in Palani.