There are 5 ways to get from Palani to Karaikal 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 Karaikaltrain
6h 43m₹428–3,382Train via Karur
cheapest- Take the train from Palani to Karurtrain 22652
- Take the train from Karur to Karaikaltrain 16188
9h 3m₹335–2,685Bus
- Take the bus from Pallani to Dindigulbus
- Take the bus from Dindigul to Karurbus
- Take the bus from Karur to Thirunallarbus
10h 50mDrive 288.6 km
- Drive from Palani to Karaikalcar 288.6 km
4h 21m₹3,239–4,678Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Karaikaltaxi 288.6 km
4h 21m₹4,500–5,500
Palani to Karaikal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Karaikal is to train via Karur which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Karaikal is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Palani to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Pallani and arriving at Thirunallar via Dindigul and Karur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Palani to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Karaikal via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Palani and Karaikal is 296 km. The road distance is 288.6 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Karaikal without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Palani to Karaikal, including transfers.
Palani to Karaikal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Pallani station.
Palani to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palani station.
The best way to get from Palani to Karaikal is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 50m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a train from Palani to Karaikal via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pallani to Karaikal via Dindigul, Karur, Karur, and Thirunallar in around 10h 50m.
- 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 Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- 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 Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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 Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- 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 Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–150
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Dindigul to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Karur to Thirunallar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Karur to Thirunallar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Karur to Thirunallar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Phone
- +91 90035 51105
- [email protected]
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
Bus from Karur to Thirunallar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Palani to Karaikal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Dindigul station.
Palani to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Karaikal is 289 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Palani to Karaikal.
There are 58+ hotels available in Karaikal.