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 Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
5h 2mDrive 247.4 km
- Drive from Palani to Thoothukudicar 247.4 km
3h 46m₹2,799–4,043Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Thoothukuditaxi 247.4 km
3h 46m₹5,500–7,000
Palani to Thoothukudi by train
Questions & Answers
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 ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Palani to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Palani, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
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 Hindusthan Travels, depart from Palani, Tamil Nadu 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 and takes 5h 2m.
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 Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 5h 2m.
- 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
- Website
- Hindusthan Travels
Bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Hindusthan Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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More Questions & Answers
Palani to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Hindusthan Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu 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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