There are 6 ways to get from Pathanāmthitta to Palani by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengannur to Palakkadtrain 12625 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Palanitrain 22652 / ...
8h 15m₹810–3,256Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pathanamthitta KSRTC Terminal to Kanjirappallybus
- Take the bus from Kanjirappally to Palanibus
8h 40m₹325–777Drive 261.8 km
- Drive from Pathanāmthitta to Palanicar 261.8 km
4h 32m₹2,931–4,233Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pathanāmthitta to Palanitaxi 261.8 km
4h 32m₹4,300–5,500Bus via Muvattupuzha
- Take the bus from Pathanamthitta KSRTC Terminal to Muvattupuzhabus
- Take the bus from Muvattupuzha to Palanibus
9h 15m₹352–756Bus via Kottayam
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pathanmthitta - St. Peter's Junction to FlixBus Kottayam - Ettumanoorbus FlixBus IN4450
- Take the bus from Ettumanoor to Palanibus
9h 30m₹463–968
Pathanāmthitta to Palani by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pathanāmthitta to Palani is to bus via Muvattupuzha which costs ₹350 - ₹800 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Pathanāmthitta to Palani is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Pathanāmthitta to Palani. However, there are services departing from Pathanamthitta KSRTC Terminal and arriving at Palani via Kanjirappally. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Pathanāmthitta to Palani. However, there are services departing from Chengannur and arriving at Palani via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Pathanāmthitta and Palani is 391 km. The road distance is 261.8 km.
The best way to get from Pathanāmthitta to Palani without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Pathanāmthitta to Palani, including transfers.
Pathanāmthitta to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Pathanamthitta KSRTC Terminal station.
Pathanāmthitta to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengannur station.
The best way to get from Pathanāmthitta to Palani is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹320 - ₹800 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Pathanāmthitta, India and Palani, India?
You can take a vehicle from Pathanāmthitta to Palani via Chengannur and Palakkad in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pathanamthitta KSRTC Terminal to Palani via Kanjirappally in around 8h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengannur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Palakkad to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Pathanamthitta KSRTC Terminal to Kanjirappally
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kanjirappally to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
Bus from Pathanamthitta KSRTC Terminal to Muvattupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Muvattupuzha to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹410–550
Bus from Ettumanoor to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Pathanmthitta - St. Peter's Junction to FlixBus Kottayam - Ettumanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–320
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Pathanāmthitta to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kanjirappally station.
Pathanāmthitta to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pathanāmthitta to Palani is 262 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Pathanāmthitta to Palani.
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