There are 6 ways to get from Varkala to Palani by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Dindigul Jntrain 20636 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain 22651 / ...
9h 18m₹376–2,937Train via Tenkasi
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Tenkasi Jntrain 06110
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Palanitrain 06030
11h 36m₹362–2,864Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Palanibus
10h 18m₹585–1,535Drive 333.8 km
- Drive from Varkala to Palanicar 333.8 km
5h 34m₹3,778–5,457Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Palanitaxi 333.8 km
5h 34m₹5,500–7,000Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Varkala(kerala), Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Varkala(kerala), Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
11h 30m
Varkala to Palani by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Palani is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,600 and takes 10h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Palani is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala to Palani. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Palani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Palani. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Palani via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between Varkala and Palani is 462 km. The road distance is 333.8 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Palani without a car is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Varkala to Palani, including transfers.
Varkala to Palani bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Varkala(kerala), Kerala station.
Varkala to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Palani is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,600 and takes 10h 18m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Palani, India?
You can take a train from Varkala to Palani via Dindigul Jn in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kollam to Palani once daily. Tickets cost ₹470–650 and the journey takes 8h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
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 Varkala to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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 Tenkasi Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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More Questions & Answers
Varkala to Palani bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Varkala to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Palani is 334 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Varkala to Palani.
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