There are 4 ways to get from Palani to Vazhapadi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palani to Gandhipurambus 783Ns
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Salembus
5h 21m₹2,241–4,060Train
cheapest- Take the train from Palani to Salem Jntrain 22652
5h 49m₹297–2,372Drive 192.3 km
- Drive from Palani to Vazhapadicar 192.3 km
3h 8m₹2,153–3,109Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Vazhapaditaxi 192.3 km
3h 8m₹4,000–4,800
Palani to Vazhapadi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Vazhapadi is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Vazhapadi is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Palani to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Salem via Gandhipuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Palani to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Valappadi G Hlt via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Palani and Vazhapadi is 304 km. The road distance is 192.3 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Vazhapadi without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Palani to Vazhapadi, including transfers.
Palani to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Palani station.
Palani to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palani station.
The best way to get from Palani to Vazhapadi is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Vazhapadi, India?
You can take a bus from Palani to Vazhapadi via Gandhipuram and Salem in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Palani to Salem Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palani to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- 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
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Palani to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- vkvtravels99@gmail.com
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Gandhipuram to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- Ac Seater
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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Booking & Getting There
Palani to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Gandhipuram station.
Palani to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Vazhapadi is 192 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Palani to Vazhapadi.
There are three+ hotels available in Vazhapadi.