There are 6 ways to get from Palani to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Palani to Dindigul Jntrain 16731 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16367 / ...
6h 15m₹318–2,582Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6h 50mDrive 292.5 km
- Drive from Palani to Chidambaramcar 292.5 km
4h 19m₹3,290–4,752Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Chidambaramtaxi 292.5 km
4h 19m₹4,400–5,500Bus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
8h 15mBus #2
- 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 Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
9h 40m
Palani to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palani, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Palani to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Chidambaram via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Palani and Chidambaram is 308 km. The road distance is 292.5 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Palani to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Palani to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Skanda Travels, depart from Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Palani to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palani station.
The best way to get from Palani to Chidambaram is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Thanjavur, which costs and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Palani to Chidambaram via Dindigul Jn in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 50m.
- 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 Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Palani to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Skanda Travels, arrive at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Palani to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Chidambaram is 293 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Palani to Chidambaram.
There are 61+ hotels available in Chidambaram.