There are 7 ways to get from Puducherry to Palani by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain
6h 58m₹441–3,577Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Karurtrain 16857
- Take the train from Karur to Palanitrain 22651
8h 33m₹365–2,829Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus Puducherry - Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
8h 30mDrive 348.4 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Palanicar 348.4 km
5h 19m₹3,885–5,612Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Palanitaxi 348.4 km
5h 19m₹4,300–5,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Palanitrain
8h 38m₹5,703–10,487Bus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Pallanibus
14h 5m₹425–1,036
Puducherry to Palani by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Palani is to bus which costs ₹420 - ₹1,100 and takes 14h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Palani is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Palani. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Palani, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Palani. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Palani via Vridhachalam Jn and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Puducherry and Palani is 366 km. The road distance is 348.4 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Palani without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 6h 58m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Puducherry to Palani, including transfers.
Puducherry to Palani bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Palani is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 6h 58m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Thanjavur, which costs and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Palani, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Palani via Vridhachalam Jn and Dindigul Jn in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puducherry to Palani, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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 Vridhachalam Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Dindigul Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 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 Pondicherry to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Podanur Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- 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 Pondicherry to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Karur to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Puducherry to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai to Pallani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Palani bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Puducherry to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Palani is 348 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Puducherry to Palani.
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