There are 4 ways to get from Palani to Chinnasalem by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Palani to Salem Jntrain 22652
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Chinna Salemtrain 16573 / ...
6h 34m₹317–2,522Bus
- Take the bus from Palani to Gandhipurambus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Salembus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass to FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypassbus
7h 33m₹1,831–3,670Drive 238.4 km
- Drive from Palani to Chinnasalemcar 238.4 km
3h 49m₹2,665–3,849Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Chinnasalemtaxi 238.4 km
3h 49m₹4,000–4,900
Palani to Chinnasalem by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Chinnasalem is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Chinnasalem is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Palani to Chinnasalem. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass via Gandhipuram and FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Palani to Chinnasalem. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Chinna Salem via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Palani and Chinnasalem is 305 km. The road distance is 238.4 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Chinnasalem without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Palani to Chinnasalem, including transfers.
Palani to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Palani station.
Palani to Chinnasalem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palani station.
The best way to get from Palani to Chinnasalem is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,700 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Chinnasalem, India?
You can take a train from Palani to Chinna Salem via Salem Jn in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palani to Chinnasalem via Gandhipuram, Salem, FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass, and FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass in around 7h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Salem Jn to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Palani to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Gandhipuram to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- Ac Seater
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass to FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–440
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
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Booking & Getting There
Palani to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Gandhipuram station.
Palani to Chinnasalem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Chinnasalem is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Palani to Chinnasalem.
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