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How to get fromVaikom to Palaniby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Vaikom to Palani by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Turavur to Palakkadtrain train 13352 / ...
    2. Take the train from Palakkad to Palanitrain train 22652 / ...
    7h 4m
    ₹750–3,109

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ettumanoor to Palanibus bus
    7h 59m
    ₹303–755

  3. Drive  226.1 km

    1. Drive from Vaikom to Palanicar car 226.1 km
    4h 19m
    ₹2,198–3,174

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vaikom to Palanitaxi taxi 226.1 km
    4h 19m
    ₹4,600–5,500

  5. Train via Ernakulam

    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain train 16316 / ...
    2. Take the train from Palakkad to Palanitrain train 22652 / ...
    7h 59m
    ₹350–2,611

  6. Bus via Aluva

    1. Take the bus from Aluva to Palanibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    8h 1m

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  • Distance: 310 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Vaikom, India and Palani, India?

You can take a vehicle from Vaikom to Palani via Turavur and Palakkad in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ettumanoor to Palani once daily. Tickets cost ₹270–650 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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