There are 4 ways to get from Mettūr to Palani by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Metur Dam to Salem Jntrain 06408
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Palanitrain 22651
6h 9m₹301–2,433Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mettur to Coimbatore - Gandhipuram SETCbus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Palanibus 783Ns
6h 30m₹211–1,383Drive 165.7 km
- Drive from Mettūr to Palanicar 165.7 km
2h 24m₹1,871–2,702Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mettūr to Palanitaxi 165.7 km
2h 24m₹3,500–4,200
Mettūr to Palani by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mettūr to Palani is to bus which costs ₹210 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Mettūr to Palani is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Mettūr to Palani. However, there are services departing from Mettur and arriving at Palani via Gandhipuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Mettūr to Palani. However, there are services departing from Metur Dam and arriving at Palani via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Mettūr and Palani is 258 km. The road distance is 165.7 km.
The best way to get from Mettūr to Palani without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Mettūr to Palani, including transfers.
Mettūr to Palani bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Mettur station.
Mettūr to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Metur Dam station.
The best way to get from Mettūr to Palani is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹210 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Mettūr, India and Palani, India?
You can take a train from Metur Dam to Palani via Salem Jn in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mettur to Palani via Gandhipuram in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metur Dam to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Salem Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Mettur to Coimbatore - Gandhipuram SETC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Gandhipuram to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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More Questions & Answers
Mettūr to Palani bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Coimbatore - Gandhipuram SETC station.
Mettūr to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mettūr to Palani is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Mettūr to Palani.
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