There are 8 ways to get from Palani to Chennai by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi to Madurai, fly
best- Take the taxi from Palani to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
3h 44m₹7,361–11,469Train
cheapest- Take the train from Palani to Peramburtrain 22652
9h 13m₹300–2,400Bus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
9h 20m₹500–1,400Drive 476.9 km
- Drive from Palani to Chennaicar 476.9 km
6h 52m₹5,364–7,747Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Chennaitaxi 476.9 km
6h 52m₹10,000–13,000Train, train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- 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
5h 38m₹6,378–10,582Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Palani to Gandhipurambus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
6h 37m₹5,611–10,959Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
10h 32m
Palani to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,400 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palani, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palani and arriving at Perambur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Palani and Chennai is 556 km. The road distance is 476.9 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Palani to Chennai, including transfers.
Palani to Chennai bus services, operated by Harsha Travels, depart from Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Palani to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palani station.
The best way to get from Palani to Chennai is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,400 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Palani to Perambur once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 13m. Alternatively, Harsha Travels operates a bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 9h 20m. IntrCity SmartBus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palani to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Palani to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–13,000
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More Questions & Answers
Palani to Chennai bus services, operated by Harsha Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Palani to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Chennai is 477 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Palani to Chennai.
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