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There are 10 ways to get from Sholinganallur to Palani by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tambaram to Dindigul Jntrain train 20605 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain train 22651 / ...
    10h 27m
    ₹878–3,765

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Palanibus bus Chennai - Palani
    12h 30m
    ₹652–1,563

  3. Drive  458.1 km

    1. Drive from Sholinganallur to Palanicar car 458.1 km
    6h 43m
    ₹4,444–6,418

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sholinganallur to Palanitaxi taxi 458.1 km
    6h 43m
    ₹10,000–12,000

  5. Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Aavin to Little Mountbus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    3. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Palanitrain train
    6h 43m
    ₹5,571–11,814

  6. Bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro

    1. Take the bus from Aavin to Little Mountbus bus 119
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Palanibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    12h 38m
    ₹793–1,744

  7. Bus, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Aavin to Little Mountbus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Palanitaxi taxi
    6h 39m
    ₹9,341–15,144

  8. Bus, fly to Salem, train

    1. Take the bus from Aavin to Little Mountbus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane plane MAA - SXV
    3. Take the train from Salem Jn to Palanitrain train
    8h 26m
    ₹6,081–11,584

  9. Bus, fly to Madurai, train

    1. Take the bus from Aavin to Little Mountbus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    3. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palanitrain train
    8h 6m
    ₹5,226–9,379

  10. Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Aavin to Little Mountbus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain train
    7h 17m
    ₹5,801–12,844

Sholinganallur to Palani by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹652Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 27m

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, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Palani once daily. Tickets cost ₹500–1,400 and the journey takes 10h.

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