There are 4 ways to get from Palani to Thoothukudi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Palani to Tuti Melurtrain 16765
4h 54m₹210–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Pallani to Dindigulbus
- Take the bus from Dindigul to Tuticorinbus
5h 38m₹720–2,242Drive 247.4 km
- Drive from Palani to Thoothukudicar 247.4 km
3h 46m₹2,774–4,006Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Thoothukuditaxi 247.4 km
3h 46m₹5,500–7,000
Palani to Thoothukudi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Palani to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Pallani and arriving at Tuticorin via Dindigul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palani and arriving at Tuti Melur. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Palani and Thoothukudi is 279 km. The road distance is 247.4 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600.
The train from Palani to Tuti Melur takes 4h 54m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Palani to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Pallani station.
Palani to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palani station.
The best way to get from Palani to Thoothukudi is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Thoothukudi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Palani to Tuti Melur twice a week. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pallani to Tuticorin via Dindigul and Dindigul in around 5h 38m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palani to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Pallani to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Dindigul to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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Booking & Getting There
Palani to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Dindigul station.
Palani to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Thoothukudi is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Palani to Thoothukudi.
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