There are 5 ways to get from Palani to Kotagiri by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Palani to Metupalaiyamtrain 16766 / ...
4h 10m₹960–2,221Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palani to Ootybus 783Ns
5h 7m₹862–1,616Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu
4h 59mDrive 168.1 km
- Drive from Palani to Kotagiricar 168.1 km
2h 32m₹1,918–2,770Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Kotagiritaxi 168.1 km
2h 32m₹4,200–5,000
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 ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Palani to Kotagiri. However, there are services departing from Palani, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
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 SLGT Travels, depart from Palani, Tamil Nadu 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 via Coimbatore, which costs and takes 4h 59m.
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, you can take a bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Kotagiri via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu in around 4h 59m.
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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Booking & Getting There
Palani to Kotagiri bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 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 645+ hotels available in Kotagiri.