There are 4 ways to get from Vilathikulam to Palani by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Palanitrain 16732 / ...
4h 38m₹1,153–2,650Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Rest Stop - Shri Gandhi Bhavan to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4352 / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai to Pallanibus
6h 26m₹1,097–1,550Drive 204 km
- Drive from Vilathikulam to Palanicar 204 km
3h 10m₹2,279–3,291Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vilathikulam to Palanitaxi 204 km
3h 10m₹4,700–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vilathikulam to Palani is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Vilathikulam to Palani is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Vilathikulam to Palani. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Rest Stop - Shri Gandhi Bhavan and arriving at Pallani via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Vilathikulam to Palani. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Palani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Vilathikulam and Palani is 247 km. The road distance is 204 km.
The best way to get from Vilathikulam to Palani without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Vilathikulam to Palani, including transfers.
Vilathikulam to Palani bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Rest Stop - Shri Gandhi Bhavan station.
Vilathikulam to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kovilpatti station.
The best way to get from Vilathikulam to Palani is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Vilathikulam, India and Palani, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kovilpatti to Palani once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vilathikulam to Pallani via FlixBus Rest Stop - Shri Gandhi Bhavan, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and Madurai in around 6h 26m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kovilpatti to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Rest Stop - Shri Gandhi Bhavan to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–460
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai to Pallani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Vilathikulam to Palani bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand station.
Vilathikulam to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vilathikulam to Palani is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Vilathikulam to Palani.
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