There are 5 ways to get from Ottapalam to Palani by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ottappalam to Palanitrain 16343
3h 42m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Ottapalam to Palakkadbus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Palanibus
4h 4m₹169–321Drive 145.1 km
- Drive from Ottapalam to Palanicar 145.1 km
2h 17m₹1,571–2,269Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ottapalam to Palanitaxi 145.1 km
2h 17m₹3,200–3,800Train via Palakkad
- Take the train from Palakkad to Palanitrain 16343 / ...
4h 17m₹268–2,110
Ottapalam to Palani by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottapalam to Palani is to bus which costs ₹160 - ₹330 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ottapalam to Palani is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottapalam to Palani. However, there are services departing from Ottapalam and arriving at Palani via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ottappalam and arriving at Palani. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Ottapalam and Palani is 153 km. The road distance is 145.1 km.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Palani without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Ottappalam to Palani takes 3h 42m including transfers and departs once daily.
Ottapalam to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ottapalam station.
Ottapalam to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ottappalam station.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Palani is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹160 - ₹330 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Ottapalam, India and Palani, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ottappalam to Palani once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottapalam to Palani via Palakkad in around 4h 4m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ottappalam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Palakkad to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- 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
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ottapalam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Palakkad to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,800
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More Questions & Answers
Ottapalam to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Ottapalam to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottapalam to Palani is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Ottapalam to Palani.
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