There are 10 ways to get from Sholinganallur to Palani by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Dindigul Jntrain 20605 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain 22651 / ...
10h 27m₹878–3,765Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Palanibus Chennai - Palani
12h 30m₹652–1,563Bus via Kannagi Statue
- Take the bus from Chennai to Palanibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
12h 20mDrive 458.1 km
- Drive from Sholinganallur to Palanicar 458.1 km
6h 43m₹4,456–6,437Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sholinganallur to Palanitaxi 458.1 km
6h 43m₹10,000–12,000Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Aavin to Little Mountbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Palanitrain
6h 43m₹5,571–11,814Bus, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Aavin to Little Mountbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Palanitaxi
6h 39m₹9,841–15,144Bus, fly to Salem, train
- Take the bus from Aavin to Little Mountbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Palanitrain
8h 26m₹6,081–12,084Bus, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the bus from Aavin to Little Mountbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palanitrain
8h 6m₹5,226–9,879Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Aavin to Little Mountbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain
7h 17m₹5,801–10,344
Sholinganallur to Palani by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sholinganallur to Palani is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹1,600 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Sholinganallur to Palani is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sholinganallur to Palani. However, there are services departing from Panaiyur and arriving at Palani via Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Sholinganallur to Palani. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Palani via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
The distance between Sholinganallur and Palani is 544 km. The road distance is 458.1 km.
The best way to get from Sholinganallur to Palani without a car is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Sholinganallur to Palani, including transfers.
Sholinganallur to Palani bus services, operated by Mr.Holidays, depart from Chennai station.
Sholinganallur to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Sholinganallur to Palani is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Kannagi Statue, which costs and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Sholinganallur, India and Palani, India?
You can take a vehicle from Sholinganallur to Palani via Tambaram and Dindigul Jn in around 10h 27m. Alternatively, Mr.Holidays operates a bus from Chennai to Palani 4 times a day, and the journey takes 9h 45m. Nine other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
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 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 Salem Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Madurai Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 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
- Website
- Mr.Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Mr.Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Thiru Kumaran Travels
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Thiru Kumaran Travels
- Website
- KVS Travels
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- KVS Travels
- Phone
- +91 9444 838 838
- [email protected]
- Website
- PRM Roadways
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- PRM Roadways
- Website
- Nightwaves Travelux
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Nightwaves Travelux
- Website
- Friends Motors
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Friends Motors
- Phone
- +91 93635 38745
- [email protected]
- Website
- Harsha Travels
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Harsha Travels
- Website
- Spyderz Link
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Spyderz Link
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Aavin to Little Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–22
- Express Service
- ₹23–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹50–110
Bus from Aavin to Little Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–22
- Express Service
- ₹23–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹50–110
Bus from Aavin to Little Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–22
- Express Service
- ₹23–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹50–110
Bus from Aavin to Little Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–22
- Express Service
- ₹23–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹50–110
Bus from Aavin to Little Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–22
- Express Service
- ₹23–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹50–110
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–12,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Sholinganallur to Palani bus services, operated by Mr.Holidays, arrive at Palani station.
Sholinganallur to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sholinganallur to Palani is 458 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Sholinganallur to Palani.
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