There are 4 ways to get from Ottapalam to Palani by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Ottapalam to Palani by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottapalam to Palani is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ottapalam to Palani is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
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 172 km. The road distance is 145.1 km.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Palani without a car is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,100.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Ottapalam to Palani, including transfers.
Ottapalam to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ottappalam station.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Palani is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 42m.
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.
What companies run services between Ottapalam, India and Palani, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Vadakkencherry to Palani once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–250 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ottappalam to Palani once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Vadakkencherry to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,800
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