There are 5 ways to get from Palani to Shencottai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Virudhunagar
best- Take the train from Palani to Virudunagar Jntrain 16731 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Sengottaitrain 16327 / ...
6h 38m₹317–2,474Train
cheapest- Take the train from Palani to Tenkasi Jntrain 06029
7h 55m₹312–2,462Bus
- Take the bus from Pallani to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Shenkottaibus
9h 20m₹352–507Drive 242.7 km
- Drive from Palani to Shencottaicar 242.7 km
4h 5m₹2,375–3,430Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Shencottaitaxi 242.7 km
4h 5m₹5,500–7,000
Palani to Shencottai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Shencottai is to bus which costs ₹350 - ₹550 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Shencottai is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Palani to Shencottai. However, there are services departing from Pallani and arriving at Shenkottai via Madurai Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Palani to Shencottai. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Sengottai via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Palani and Shencottai is 294 km. The road distance is 242.7 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Shencottai without a car is to train via Virudhunagar which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Palani to Shencottai, including transfers.
Palani to Shencottai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Pallani station.
Palani to Shencottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palani station.
The best way to get from Palani to Shencottai is to train via Virudhunagar which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹350 - ₹550 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Shencottai, India?
You can take a train from Palani to Sengottai via Virudunagar Jn in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pallani to Shenkottai via Madurai Mattuthavani in around 9h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palani to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Sengottai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Palani to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Pallani to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Shenkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–280
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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Booking & Getting There
Palani to Shencottai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai station.
Palani to Shencottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Shencottai is 243 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Palani to Shencottai.
There are 46+ hotels available in Shencottai.