There are 11 ways to get from Palani to Arcot by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Palani to Katpadi Jntrain 22652
8h 57m₹783–3,376Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Palani to Jolarpettaitrain 22652
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
9h 9m₹542–3,053Bus
- Take the bus from Palani to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Palani - Chennai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
10h 45m₹775–1,915Drive 387.7 km
- Drive from Palani to Arcotcar 387.7 km
5h 52m₹4,340–6,268Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Arcottaxi 387.7 km
5h 52m₹9,500–12,000Taxi to Madurai, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Palani to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
6h 17m₹7,020–10,659Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Palani to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Arcotbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
13h 57m₹889–4,499Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Palani to Podanur Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
7h 42m₹5,843–14,246Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Palani to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
7h 36m₹9,583–15,188Train to Salem, fly, bus
- Take the train from Palani to Salem Jntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
9h 40m₹6,316–11,952Train, train to Trichy International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Palani to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
7h 59m₹6,037–10,772
Palani to Arcot by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Arcot is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹2,000 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Arcot is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Palani to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Palani to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Walajah Road Jn via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Palani and Arcot is 458 km. The road distance is 387.7 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Arcot without a car is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Palani to Arcot, including transfers.
Palani to Arcot bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Palani station.
Palani to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palani station.
The best way to get from Palani to Arcot is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,000 and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Arcot, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Palani to Katpadi Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palani to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu in around 10h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palani to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Palani to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Palani to Podanur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Palani to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Palani to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Palani to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Palani to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Palani to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Bengaluru to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Palani to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Bengaluru to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Palani to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Palani to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Palani to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Palani to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
Bus from Bengaluru to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Bengaluru to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Bengaluru to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,200
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Bengaluru to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- Kashmir Maxx
Bus from Bengaluru to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Kashmir Maxx
- [email protected]
- Website
- Leafybus
Bus from Bengaluru to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Leafybus
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Bengaluru to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Website
- Shree mann travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Shree mann travels
- Website
- LLT Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- LLT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9088900002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Line
Bus from Bengaluru to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Express Line
- Schedules at
- Express Line
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–12,000
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Booking & Getting There
Palani to Arcot bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Palani to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Arcot is 388 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Palani to Arcot.
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