There are 4 ways to get from Nilambūr to Palani by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nilambur Road to Shoranur Jntrain
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Palanitrain
5h 56m₹607–3,395Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nilambur to Perinthalmannabus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Pallanibus
6h 55m₹260–422Drive 205.9 km
- Drive from Nilambūr to Palanicar 205.9 km
3h 16m₹2,002–2,892Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilambūr to Palanitaxi 205.9 km
3h 16m₹4,600–6,000
Nilambūr to Palani by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nilambūr to Palani is to bus which costs ₹260 - ₹430 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Nilambūr to Palani is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Nilambūr to Palani. However, there are services departing from Nilambur and arriving at Pallani via Perinthalmanna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Nilambūr to Palani. However, there are services departing from Nilambur Road and arriving at Palani via Shoranur Jn and Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Nilambūr and Palani is 235 km. The road distance is 205.9 km.
The best way to get from Nilambūr to Palani without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Nilambūr to Palani, including transfers.
Nilambūr to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Nilambur station.
Nilambūr to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nilambur Road station.
The best way to get from Nilambūr to Palani is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹260 - ₹430 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Nilambūr, India and Palani, India?
You can take a vehicle from Nilambūr to Palani via Nilambur Road, Shoranur Jn, and Palakkad in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nilambur to Pallani via Perinthalmanna in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nilambur Road to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Shoranur Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Palakkad to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Nilambur to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perinthalmanna to Pallani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–300
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Nilambūr to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Perinthalmanna station.
Nilambūr to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Shoranur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilambūr to Palani is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Nilambūr to Palani.
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