There are 6 ways to get from Palani to Punalūr by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Srivilliputhur
best- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Srivilliputhur to Punalurbus
8h 11mTrain via Nilakkottai
cheapest- Take the train from Palani to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 16731 / ...
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Punalurtrain 06109
8h 28m₹336–2,644Drive 289 km
- Drive from Palani to Punalūrcar 289 km
4h 53m₹3,268–4,721Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Punalūrtaxi 289 km
4h 53m₹4,800–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Palani to Kanjirappallybus
- Take the bus from Kanjirappally to Punalurbus
9h 47m₹378–813Train
- Take the train from Palani to Chengannurtrain 16344
- Take the train from Chengannur to Punalurtrain 16328 / ...
11h 21m₹382–3,029
Palani to Punalūr by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Punalūr is to bus which costs ₹370 - ₹850 and takes 9h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Punalūr is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Palani to Punalūr. However, there are services departing from Palani, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Punalur via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Srivilliputhur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Palani to Punalūr. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Punalur via Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Palani and Punalūr is 329 km. The road distance is 289 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Punalūr without a car is to bus via Srivilliputhur which takes 8h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Palani to Punalūr, including transfers.
Palani to Punalūr bus services, operated by Hindusthan Travels, depart from Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Palani to Punalūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palani station.
The best way to get from Palani to Punalūr is to bus via Srivilliputhur which takes 8h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Nilakkottai, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Punalūr, India?
You can take a bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Punalur via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, and Srivilliputhur in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palani to Punalur via Kodaikanal Road in around 8h 28m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palani to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Palani to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Chengannur to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
- Website
- Hindusthan Travels
Bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Hindusthan Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Palani to Punalūr bus services, operated by Hindusthan Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Palani to Punalūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kodaikanal Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Punalūr is 289 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Palani to Punalūr.
There are 21+ hotels available in Punalūr.