There are 11 ways to get from Palani to Sholinganallur by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Madurai, fly
best- Take the taxi from Palani to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
4h 39m₹6,846–10,209Train
cheapest- Take the train from Palani to Chennai Centraltrain 22652
11h 40m₹348–2,439Bus
- Take the bus from Palani to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Palani - Chennai
9h 56m₹665–1,515Train via Dindigul
- Take the train from Palani to Dindigul Jntrain 16731 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tambaramtrain 20606 / ...
9h 59m₹878–3,782Drive 459 km
- Drive from Palani to Sholinganallurcar 459 km
6h 42m₹5,130–7,409Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Sholinganallurtaxi 459 km
6h 42m₹10,000–13,000Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Palani to Podanur Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
6h 5m₹5,669–13,796Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Palani to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
5h 53m₹9,409–14,738Train, train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Palani to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
6h 22m₹6,363–10,322Train to Salem, fly
- Take the train from Palani to Salem Jntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
8h 2m₹6,142–12,002Bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro
- Take the bus from Palani to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
11h 33m
Palani to Sholinganallur by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Sholinganallur is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹1,600 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Sholinganallur is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Palani to Sholinganallur. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Palani to Sholinganallur. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Tambaram via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Palani and Sholinganallur is 558 km. The road distance is 459 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Sholinganallur without a car is to bus which takes 9h 56m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Palani to Sholinganallur, including transfers.
Palani to Sholinganallur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Palani station.
Palani to Sholinganallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palani station.
The best way to get from Palani to Sholinganallur is to bus which takes 9h 56m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train via Dindigul, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,800 and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Sholinganallur, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Palani to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹500–1,400 and the journey takes 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palani to Sholinganallur via Dindigul Jn and Tambaram in around 9h 59m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palani to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Dindigul Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
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 Palani to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Palani to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Palani to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Palani to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Palani to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Palani to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Palani to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–13,000
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Booking & Getting There
Palani to Sholinganallur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Palani to Sholinganallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Sholinganallur is 459 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Palani to Sholinganallur.
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