There are 10 ways to get from Palani to Tirumala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Palani to Katpadi Jntrain 22652
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Renigunta Jntrain 12864 / ...
12h 2m₹453–3,386Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus
- Take the bus from Swami Vivekananad Road station to Tirupathibus
13h 7mDrive 474 km
- Drive from Palani to Tirumalacar 474 km
7h 6m₹5,381–7,772Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Tirumalataxi 474 km
7h 6m₹6,000–7,500Taxi to Madurai, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Palani to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
8h 32m₹6,981–12,014Bus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Erode, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Erode, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Erode to Tirupathibus
15h 37mTrain to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Palani to Podanur Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CJB - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus
10h 30m₹6,284–10,426Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Palani to Podanur Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
9h 48m₹5,804–15,101Train, train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport
- 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
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
10h 10m₹5,998–11,627Train, train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Palani to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TRZ - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus
11h 2m₹4,878–16,452
Palani to Tirumala by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Tirumala is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Tirumala is to drive which takes 7h 6m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Palani to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Palani, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tirupathi via Salem, Tamil Nadu, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital and Swami Vivekananad Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Palani to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Renigunta Jn via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
The distance between Palani and Tirumala is 566 km. The road distance is 474 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Tirumala without a car is to train which takes 12h 2m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 12h 2m to get from Palani to Tirumala, including transfers.
Palani to Tirumala bus services, operated by (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels, depart from Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Palani to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palani station.
The best way to get from Palani to Tirumala is to train which takes 12h 2m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Bengaluru, which costs and takes 13h 7m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Tirumala, India?
You can take a train from Palani to Tirupati via Katpadi Jn, Renigunta Jn, and Renigunta in around 12h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Tirumala via Salem, Tamil Nadu, Bangalore, Karnataka, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, Swami Vivekananad Road station, and Tirupathi in around 13h 7m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–11,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palani to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Katpadi Jn to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- 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 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 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 Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- 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 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 Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- 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 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
Bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–7,500
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Booking & Getting There
Palani to Tirumala bus services, operated by (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Palani to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Tirumala is 474 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Palani to Tirumala.
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