There are 9 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 28m₹893–3,783Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Palanibus Chennai - Palani
12h 15m₹621–1,541Bus via Kannagi Statue
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
11h 58mDrive 458.1 km
- Drive from Sholinganallur to Palanicar 458.1 km
6h 43m₹5,185–7,490Taxi
- 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 48m₹5,571–9,316Bus, 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₹6,801–9,846Bus, 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 26m₹5,726–9,381Bus, 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 31m₹7,081–14,086
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sholinganallur to Palani is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,600 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Sholinganallur to Palani is to drive which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sholinganallur to Palani. However, there are services departing from Panaiyur and arriving at Palani, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
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 28m.
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 28m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Sholinganallur to Palani, including transfers.
Sholinganallur to Palani bus services, operated by Royal Roadlinks, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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 28m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Kannagi Statue, which costs and takes 11h 58m.
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 28m. Alternatively, Royal Roadlinks operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 9h 50m.
- 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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–10,000
- 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 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
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 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
- Website
- Royal Roadlinks
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Royal Roadlinks
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Sholinganallur to Palani bus services, operated by Royal Roadlinks, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu 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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