There are 6 ways to get from Melattur to Palani by train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Papanasam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain
5h 12m₹717–3,586Train via Karur
cheapest- Take the train from Ayyampet to Karurtrain 16811
- Take the train from Karur to Palanitrain 22651
7h 35m₹617–2,863Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Madurai to Palanibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
8h 5mDrive 217.5 km
- Drive from Melattur to Palanicar 217.5 km
3h 24m₹2,129–3,075Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melattur to Palanitaxi 217.5 km
3h 24m₹3,700–4,500Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Pallanibus
8h 36m₹773–1,524
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melattur to Palani is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹750 - ₹1,600 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Melattur to Palani is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Melattur to Palani. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Palani via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Melattur to Palani. However, there are services departing from Papanasam and arriving at Palani via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Melattur and Palani is 235 km. The road distance is 217.5 km.
The best way to get from Melattur to Palani without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Melattur to Palani, including transfers.
Melattur to Palani bus services, operated by Shanmuga Travels, depart from Thanjavur station.
Melattur to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Papanasam station.
The best way to get from Melattur to Palani is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Melattur, India and Palani, India?
You can take a vehicle from Melattur to Palani via Papanasam, Tiruchchirapali, and Dindigul Jn in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melattur to Palani via Thanjavur and Madurai in around 8h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Papanasam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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 Ayyampet to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Karur to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Website
- Shanmuga Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Shanmuga Travels
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Website
- LION Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LION Travels
- Phone
- +91 9444 838 838
- [email protected]
- Website
- PRM Roadways
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- PRM Roadways
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Laxma Tours & Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Laxma Tours & Travels
- Website
- Star Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Star Travels
- Phone
- +91 42222 35127
- [email protected]
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- Website
- Sri Amarnath Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Amarnath Travels
- Website
- Standard Tours
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Standard Tours
- Phone
- +91 9842099223
- Website
- Kt Giri
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Kt Giri
- Phone
- +91 89250 36450
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arthi Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Arthi Travels
- Website
- Sri Murugas Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Murugas Travels
- Website
- SNST Bus Lines
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- SNST Bus Lines
- Website
- Jose Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Jose Travels
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai to Pallani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Melattur to Palani bus services, operated by Shanmuga Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Melattur to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melattur to Palani is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Melattur to Palani.
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