There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Palani by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuticorin to Madurai Jntrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palanitrain 16344 / ...
5h 22m₹315–2,462Bus
- 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₹2,795–4,037Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Palanitaxi 248.5 km
3h 46m₹5,500–7,000Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus Thoothukudi - Madurai
- Take the bus from Madurai to Pallanibus
7h 25m₹570–1,595
Thoothukudi to Palani by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Palani is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Palani is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹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.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Palani. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Palani via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Palani is 280 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 5h 22m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Thoothukudi to Palani, including transfers.
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 Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Palani is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Palani, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Palani via Madurai Jn in around 5h 22m. 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 Tuticorin to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 Madurai Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Madurai to Pallani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- 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 Madurai Jn 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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