There are 6 ways to get from Palani to Alathur by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Palani to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Alathurtaxi
4h 36m₹1,288–4,182Train
cheapest- Take the train from Palani to Virudunagar Jntrain 16731
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Pattukottaitrain 16361 / ...
7h 41m₹677–3,074Bus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
4h 58mDrive 227.4 km
- Drive from Palani to Alathurcar 227.4 km
3h 34m₹2,551–3,685Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Alathurtaxi 227.4 km
3h 34m₹3,900–4,700Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
7h 59m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Alathur is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,100 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Alathur is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Palani to Alathur. However, there are services departing from Palani, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Orathanadu, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Palani to Alathur. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Pattukottai via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Palani and Alathur is 245 km. The road distance is 227.4 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Alathur without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Palani to Alathur, including transfers.
Palani to Alathur bus services, operated by Skanda Travels, depart from Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Palani to Alathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palani station.
The best way to get from Palani to Alathur is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,100 and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Alathur, Tamil Nādu, India?
Skanda Travels operates a bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palani to Alathur via Virudunagar Jn and Pattukottai in around 7h 41m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palani to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Palani to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Pattukottai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹900–4,700
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
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More Questions & Answers
Palani to Alathur bus services, operated by Skanda Travels, arrive at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Palani to Alathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Alathur is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Palani to Alathur.
There are four+ hotels available in Alathur.