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How to get fromPalani to Vakaraiby bus, ferry, train, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Palani to Vakarai by bus, ferry, train, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Dambullabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus bus
    20h 9m

  2. Train, taxi, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palani to Dindigul Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mayiladuturai J to Nagapattinamtaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mahotrain train
    6. Take the train from Maho Junction to Punanitrain train
    7. Take the taxi from Punani to Vakaraitaxi taxi
    22h 48m
    Rs 32,083–44,326

  3. Bus, ferry, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mahotrain train
    4. Take the train from Maho Junction to Punanitrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Punani to Vakaraitaxi taxi
    22h 8m

  4. Taxi to Madurai, fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palani to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane IXM - GIU
    3. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Vakaraitaxi taxi
    17h 35m
    Rs 40,136–105,752

  5. Bus, ferry via Thanjavur

    1. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Dambullabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus bus
    21h 4m

  6. Taxi to Madurai, fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palani to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane IXM - BTC
    3. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Vakaraitaxi taxi
    8h 10m
    Rs 38,436–106,252

  7. Train, train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Palani to Dindigul Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane TRZ - GIU
    4. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Vakaraitaxi taxi
    21h 14m
    Rs 39,638–117,841

Madurai (IXM) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration17h 23mAverage Duration
TicketRs 27,875Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palani to Vakarai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 829.5 km
  • Duration: 20h 9m

What companies run services between Palani, India and Vakarai, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Palani to Vakarai. However, you can take the bus to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, take the bus to Oddaimavadi, then take the taxi to Vakarai. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Maho, take the train to Punani, then take the taxi to Vakarai.

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