There are 4 ways to get from Palani to Vaikom by train, bus, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Palani to Vaikom is to bus which costs ₹320 - ₹750 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Vaikom is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Palani to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Vaikom via Ettumannur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Palani to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Tripunithura via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Palani and Vaikom is 306 km. The road distance is 225.9 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Vaikom without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs ₹280 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Palani to Vaikom, including transfers.
Palani to Vaikom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palani station.
Palani to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palani station.
The best way to get from Palani to Vaikom is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs ₹280 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹320 - ₹750 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Vaikom, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Palani to Aluva once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Palani to Ettumanoor once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–650 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palani to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palani to Ettumanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Palani to Vaikom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ettumanoor station.
Palani to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Vaikom is 226 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Palani to Vaikom.
There are 398+ hotels available in Vaikom.