There are 5 ways to get from Swāmimalai to Palani by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
5h 7mTrain via Karur
cheapest- Take the train from Swamimalai to Karurtrain 16811
- Take the train from Karur to Palanitrain 22651
8h 1m₹315–2,459Train
- Take the train from Swamimalai to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain
5h 48m₹397–3,148Drive 224.4 km
- Drive from Swāmimalai to Palanicar 224.4 km
3h 25m₹2,531–3,656Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swāmimalai to Palanitaxi 224.4 km
3h 25m₹3,500–4,300
Swāmimalai to Palani by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swāmimalai to Palani is to train via Karur which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Swāmimalai to Palani is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Swāmimalai to Palani. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palani, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Swāmimalai to Palani. However, there are services departing from Swamimalai and arriving at Palani via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Swāmimalai and Palani is 251 km. The road distance is 224.4 km.
The best way to get from Swāmimalai to Palani without a car is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Swāmimalai to Palani, including transfers.
Swāmimalai to Palani bus services, operated by RKT Tours and Travels, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Swāmimalai to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Swamimalai station.
The best way to get from Swāmimalai to Palani is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹390 - ₹3,200 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Swāmimalai, India and Palani, India?
You can take a vehicle from Swāmimalai to Palani, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swamimalai to Palani via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Swamimalai to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Swamimalai to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Karur to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Swāmimalai to Palani bus services, operated by RKT Tours and Travels, arrive at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Swāmimalai to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swāmimalai to Palani is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Swāmimalai to Palani.
There are 517+ hotels available in Palani.