There are 4 ways to get from Palani to Mettūr by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Palani to Salem Jntrain 22652
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Metur Damtrain 06407
6h 45m₹307–2,372Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palani to Gandhipurambus 783Ns
- Take the bus from Coimbatore - Gandhipuram SETC to Metturbus
8h 45m₹211–1,359Drive 165.4 km
- Drive from Palani to Mettūrcar 165.4 km
2h 26m₹1,868–2,698Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Mettūrtaxi 165.4 km
2h 26m₹3,400–4,200
Palani to Mettūr by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Mettūr is to bus which costs ₹210 - ₹1,400 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Mettūr is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Palani to Mettūr. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Mettur via Coimbatore - Gandhipuram SETC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Palani to Mettūr. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Metur Dam via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Palani and Mettūr is 258 km. The road distance is 165.4 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Mettūr without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Palani to Mettūr, including transfers.
Palani to Mettūr bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Palani station.
Palani to Mettūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palani station.
The best way to get from Palani to Mettūr is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹210 - ₹1,400 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Mettūr, India?
You can take a train from Palani to Metur Dam via Salem Jn in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palani to Mettur via Coimbatore - Gandhipuram SETC in around 8h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palani to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Salem Jn to Metur Dam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Palani to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Coimbatore - Gandhipuram SETC to Mettur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,200
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More Questions & Answers
Palani to Mettūr bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Gandhipuram station.
Palani to Mettūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Mettūr is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Palani to Mettūr.
There are one+ hotels available in Mettūr.