There are 10 ways to get from Tambaram to Palani by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Palanitrain
5h 28m₹5,639–13,514Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Dindigul Jntrain 20605 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain 22651 / ...
10h 10m₹400–3,115Bus via Acharapākkam
- Take the bus from Guduvanchery to Melmaruvathurbus 282Ud
- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Palanibus Melmaruvathur - Palani
11h 2m₹560–3,441Drive 446 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Palanicar 446 km
6h 29m₹5,005–7,229Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Palanitaxi 446 km
6h 29m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Palanitaxi
5h 23m₹9,409–15,844Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Palanitrain
7h 11m₹6,149–12,784Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- 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
6h 1m₹5,869–11,044Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palanitrain
6h 55m₹5,294–10,079Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Palanibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
11h 22m
Tambaram to Palani by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Palani is to bus via Acharapākkam which costs ₹550 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Palani is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 23m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram station to Palani. However, there are services departing from Tambaram station and arriving at Palani via Guduvanchery and Melmaruvathur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Palani. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Palani via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
The distance between Tambaram and Palani is 527 km. The road distance is 446 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Palani without a car is to train which takes 10h 10m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Tambaram to Palani, including transfers.
Tambaram to Palani bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Guduvanchery station.
Tambaram to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Palani is to train which takes 10h 10m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Acharapākkam, which costs ₹550 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 2m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Palani, India?
You can take a train from Tambaram to Palani via Dindigul Jn in around 10h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tambaram station to Palani via Guduvanchery, Melmaruvathur, and Melmaruvathur in around 11h 2m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
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 Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 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 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 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Guduvanchery to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹50–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Guduvanchery to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,100
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹210–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Guduvanchery to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Melmaruvathur to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–700
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- 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
Tambaram to Palani bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Melmaruvathur station.
Tambaram to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Palani is 446 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Tambaram to Palani.
There are 500+ hotels available in Palani.