There are 4 ways to get from Ottapalam to Palani by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Ottapalam to Palani by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottapalam to Palani is to bus which costs ₹270 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ottapalam to Palani is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottapalam to Palani. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Palani via Kuzhalmannam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottapalam to Palani. However, there are services departing from Ottappalam and arriving at Palani via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Ottapalam and Palani is 153 km. The road distance is 144.6 km.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Palani without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Ottapalam to Palani, including transfers.
Ottapalam to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kuzhalmannam station.
Ottapalam to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkad station.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Palani is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹270 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Ottapalam, India and Palani, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Palani twice daily. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kuzhalmannam to Palani once daily. Tickets cost ₹140–220 and the journey takes 2h 14m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Kuzhalmannam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,800
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More Questions & Answers
Ottapalam to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Ottapalam to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottapalam to Palani is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Ottapalam to Palani.
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