There are 7 ways to get from Palacode to Chennai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Krishnagiri
best- Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Krishnagiri - Chennai
4h 3m₹1,098–2,166Train
cheapest- Take the train from Palakkodu to Salem Jntrain 16211 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Peramburtrain 12624 / ...
8h 14m₹359–2,866Drive 287.2 km
- Drive from Palacode to Chennaicar 287.2 km
4h 9m₹3,223–4,655Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palacode to Chennaitaxi 287.2 km
4h 9m₹6,000–8,000Train to Salem, fly
- Take the train from Palakkodu to Salem Jntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
5h 57m₹6,028–11,546Bus
- Take the bus from Karimanagalam bypass to Vadapalanibus
5h 58m₹880–1,849Train to Kempegowda International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Palakkodu to Bangalore Easttrain
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BLR - MAA
7h 14m₹4,161–6,483
Palacode to Chennai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palacode to Chennai is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Palacode to Chennai is to bus via Krishnagiri which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Palacode to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Krishnagiri and arriving at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Palacode to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Palakkodu and arriving at Perambur via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Palacode and Chennai is 283 km. The road distance is 287.2 km.
The best way to get from Palacode to Chennai without a car is to bus via Krishnagiri which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Palacode to Chennai, including transfers.
Palacode to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Krishnagiri station.
Palacode to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkodu station.
The best way to get from Palacode to Chennai is to bus via Krishnagiri which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹350 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Palacode, India and Chennai, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Krishnagiri to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) twice daily. Tickets cost ₹450–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palakkodu to Perambur via Salem Jn in around 8h 14m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–5,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–5,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–5,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–4,900
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palakkodu to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Palakkodu to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Palakkodu to Bangalore East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Krishnagiri to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹450–650
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Karimanagalam bypass to Vadapalani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
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Booking & Getting There
Palacode to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Palacode to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palacode to Chennai is 287 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Palacode to Chennai.
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