There are 5 ways to get from Shencottai to Palani by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Virudhunagar
best- Take the train from Sengottai to Virudunagar Jntrain 16848 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Palanitrain 16732 / ...
6h 35m₹315–2,482Bus
- Take the bus from Shenkottai to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Pallanibus
9h 25m₹353–510Drive 242.3 km
- Drive from Shencottai to Palanicar 242.3 km
4h 5m₹2,716–3,923Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shencottai to Palanitaxi 242.3 km
4h 5m₹5,500–7,000Train
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Palanitrain 06030
7h 19m₹319–2,544
Shencottai to Palani by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shencottai to Palani is to bus which costs ₹350 - ₹550 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Shencottai to Palani is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shencottai to Palani. However, there are services departing from Shenkottai and arriving at Pallani via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Shencottai to Palani. However, there are services departing from Sengottai and arriving at Palani via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Shencottai and Palani is 294 km. The road distance is 242.3 km.
The best way to get from Shencottai to Palani without a car is to train via Virudhunagar which takes 6h 35m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Shencottai to Palani, including transfers.
Shencottai to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Shenkottai station.
Shencottai to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sengottai station.
The best way to get from Shencottai to Palani is to train via Virudhunagar which takes 6h 35m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹350 - ₹550 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Shencottai, India and Palani, India?
You can take a train from Sengottai to Palani via Virudunagar Jn in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shenkottai to Pallani via Madurai in around 9h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sengottai to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- 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 Virudunagar Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Shenkottai to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–280
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai to Pallani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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Booking & Getting There
Shencottai to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai Mattuthavani station.
Shencottai to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shencottai to Palani is 242 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Shencottai to Palani.
There are 508+ hotels available in Palani.