There are 6 ways to get from Palani to Kāraikkudi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Palani to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
4h 39m₹408–3,182Train via Karur
cheapest- Take the train from Palani to Karurtrain 22652
- Take the train from Karur to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16618 / ...
7h 6m₹315–2,485Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palani to Tiruchirapallibus Palani - Tiruchirapalli
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikkudi Jntrain 12605
7h 15m₹561–2,465Drive 159.3 km
- Drive from Palani to Kāraikkudicar 159.3 km
2h 20m₹1,799–2,598Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Kāraikkuditaxi 159.3 km
2h 20m₹2,200–2,700Bus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Ramnad to Karaikudibus
8h 29m
Palani to Kāraikkudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Kāraikkudi is to train via Karur which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Kāraikkudi is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Palani to Kāraikkudi. However, there are services departing from Palani, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Karaikudi via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Ramnad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Palani to Kāraikkudi. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Palani and Kāraikkudi is 240 km. The road distance is 159.3 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Kāraikkudi without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Palani to Kāraikkudi, including transfers.
Palani to Kāraikkudi bus services, operated by Hindusthan Travels, depart from Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Palani to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palani station.
The best way to get from Palani to Kāraikkudi is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Kāraikkudi, India?
You can take a train from Palani to Karaikkudi Jn via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Karaikudi via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, and Ramnad in around 8h 29m.
- 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
- 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
- 1h 10m
- 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
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Palani to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- 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 Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Palani to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Website
- Hindusthan Travels
Bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Hindusthan Travels
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Ramnad to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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More Questions & Answers
Palani to Kāraikkudi bus services, operated by Hindusthan Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Palani to Kāraikkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Kāraikkudi is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Palani to Kāraikkudi.
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