There are 9 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₹5,639–14,514Train
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 Chennai Park
- Take the bus from Chennai to Palanibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
11h 41mDrive 446 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Palanicar 446 km
6h 29m₹5,000–7,221Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Palanitaxi 446 km
6h 29m₹9,500–12,000Fly 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
5h 56m₹6,369–11,044Fly 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₹5,294–10,079Fly 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₹6,149–12,784Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Palanibus Chennai - Palani
11h 50m₹602–1,536
Tambaram to Palani by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Palani is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,600 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Palani is to fly and train which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Palani. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Palani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
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 SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai 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 Chennai Park, which costs and takes 11h 41m.
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, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Palani hourly, and the journey takes 10h. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- 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 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- 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
- ₹500–5,250
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Tambaram to Palani bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Palani 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 508+ hotels available in Palani.










