There are 5 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 06018 / ...
5h 37m₹318–2,582Bus
- Take the bus from Pallani to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambarambus
10h 45m₹372–1,027Drive 292.5 km
- Drive from Palani to Chidambaramcar 292.5 km
4h 19m₹3,279–4,736Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Chidambaramtaxi 292.5 km
4h 19m₹4,400–5,500Train via Karur
- Take the train from Palani to Karurtrain 22652
- Take the train from Karur to Chidambaramtrain 16232
9h 5m₹345–2,685
Palani to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Chidambaram is to bus which costs ₹370 - ₹1,100 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Palani to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Pallani and arriving at Chidambaram via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
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 5h 37m.
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 5h 37m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Palani to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Palani to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Pallani 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 5h 37m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹370 - ₹1,100 and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Palani to Chidambaram via Dindigul Jn in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pallani to Chidambaram via Madurai and Mattuthavani in around 10h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Palani to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Karur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Pallani to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Palani to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai 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.
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