There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Palani by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Palanitrain 16766
4h 11m₹210–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
6h 45mDrive 248.5 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Palanicar 248.5 km
3h 46m₹2,811–4,061Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Palanitaxi 248.5 km
3h 46m₹5,500–7,000
Thoothukudi to Palani by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Palani is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Palani is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Palani. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palani, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Palani. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Palani is 279 km. The road distance is 248.5 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Palani without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600.
The train from Tuti Melur to Palani takes 4h 11m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Thoothukudi to Palani bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Palani is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Palani, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Palani twice a week. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 99924 52851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Palani bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Palani is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Thoothukudi to Palani.
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