There are 4 ways to get from Palani to Kotagiri by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Kotagiri is to bus which costs ₹850 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Kotagiri is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Palani to Kotagiri. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Ooty via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Palani to Kotagiri. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Metupalaiyam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Palani and Kotagiri is 176 km. The road distance is 168.1 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Kotagiri without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Palani to Kotagiri, including transfers.
Palani to Kotagiri bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Palani station.
Palani to Kotagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palani station.
The best way to get from Palani to Kotagiri is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Kotagiri, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Palani to Metupalaiyam 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Palani to Ooty once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–750 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palani to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Palani to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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Booking & Getting There
Palani to Kotagiri bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Ooty station.
Palani to Kotagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Metupalaiyam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Kotagiri is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Palani to Kotagiri.
There are 653+ hotels available in Kotagiri.