There are 6 ways to get from Palani to Karaikal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
5h 31mTrain via Karur
cheapest- Take the train from Palani to Karurtrain 22652
- Take the train from Karur to Karaikaltrain 16188
9h 3m₹335–2,685Train
- 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₹428–3,382Drive 288.6 km
- Drive from Palani to Karaikalcar 288.6 km
4h 21m₹3,294–4,758Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Karaikaltaxi 288.6 km
4h 21m₹4,500–5,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karaikaltrain 16188
7h 6m
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 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Palani to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Palani, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
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 305 km. The road distance is 288.6 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Palani to Karaikal, including transfers.
Palani to Karaikal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Palani, Tamil Nadu 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 bus which takes 5h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,400 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Karaikal, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palani to Karaikal via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali in around 6h 43m.
- 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 Thanjavur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT 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 SLGT Travels, arrive at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu 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 55+ hotels available in Karaikal.