There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Palani by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Palanitrain 16766
4h 11m₹210–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Madurai to Palanibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
6h 15mDrive 248.5 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Palanicar 248.5 km
3h 46m₹2,416–3,489Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Palanitaxi 248.5 km
3h 46m₹5,500–7,000
Thoothukudi to Palani by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Palani. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Palani via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
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 SBM Traansport, depart from Thoothukudi 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 15m.
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 to Palani via Madurai in around 6h 15m.
- 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 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Sri Bala Tours and Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Sri Bala Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 99924 52851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- Website
- Senthur velan Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Senthur velan Travels
- Website
- Thiru Kumaran Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Thiru Kumaran Travels
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Website
- Dheena Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dheena Travels
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
- Phone
- +91 90035 51105
- [email protected]
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
- Website
- Sri Senthur Murugan Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Senthur Murugan Travels
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Website
- Sri Velan Tranports
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Velan Tranports
- Website
- Rana Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Rana Travels
- Website
- Kallazhagar Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Kallazhagar Travels
- Phone
- +91 9884183242
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skanda Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Skanda Travels
- Website
- Sri Amarnath Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Amarnath Travels
- Website
- Standard Tours
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Standard Tours
- Phone
- +91 9842099223
- Website
- Kt Giri
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Kt Giri
- Phone
- +91 89250 36450
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arthi Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Arthi Travels
- Website
- SNST Bus Lines
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- SNST Bus Lines
- Website
- Sri Murugas Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Murugas Travels
- Website
- Kanjee Travels
Bus from Madurai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Kanjee Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Palani bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Madurai 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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