There are 6 ways to get from Palani to Kātpādi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Palani to Katpadi Jntrain 22652
7h 28m₹260–2,000Bus
- Take the bus from Palani to Tiruchirapallibus Palani - Tiruchirapalli
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Katpadi Tamil Nadubus Tiruchirapalli - Katpadi Tamil Nadu
10h 50m₹881–2,765Drive 382.2 km
- Drive from Palani to Kātpādicar 382.2 km
5h 38m₹3,704–5,351Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Kātpāditaxi 382.2 km
5h 38m₹9,000–12,000Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Palani to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
6h 3m₹6,931–11,314Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Palani to Podanur Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
7h 34m₹5,754–12,901
Palani to Kātpādi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Kātpādi is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Kātpādi is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Palani to Kātpādi. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Katpadi Tamil Nadu via Tiruchirapalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palani and arriving at Katpadi Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Palani and Kātpādi is 422 km. The road distance is 382.2 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Kātpādi without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000.
The train from Palani to Katpadi Jn takes 7h 28m including transfers and departs once daily.
Palani to Kātpādi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Palani station.
Palani to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palani station.
The best way to get from Palani to Kātpādi is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,800 and takes 10h 50m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Kātpādi, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Palani to Katpadi Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palani to Katpadi Tamil Nadu via Tiruchirapalli in around 10h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palani to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Palani to Podanur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Palani to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–12,000
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Booking & Getting There
Palani to Kātpādi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Tiruchirapalli station.
Palani to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Kātpādi is 382 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Palani to Kātpādi.
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