There are 4 ways to get from Ranni to Palani by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kanjirappally to Palanibus
8h 10m₹306–757Train
- Take the train from Chengannur to Palakkadtrain 12625 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Palanitrain 22652 / ...
8h 18m₹848–3,301Drive 246.9 km
- Drive from Ranni to Palanicar 246.9 km
4h 15m₹2,405–3,473Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranni to Palanitaxi 246.9 km
4h 15m₹4,100–4,900
Ranni to Palani by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ranni to Palani is to bus which costs ₹300 - ₹800 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ranni to Palani is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranni to Palani. However, there are services departing from Ranny and arriving at Palani via Kanjirappally. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Ranni to Palani. However, there are services departing from Chengannur and arriving at Palani via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Ranni and Palani is 261 km. The road distance is 246.9 km.
The best way to get from Ranni to Palani without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs ₹300 - ₹800.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Ranni to Palani, including transfers.
Ranni to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kanjirappally station.
Ranni to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengannur station.
The best way to get from Ranni to Palani is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs ₹300 - ₹800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,300 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Ranni, Kerala, India and Palani, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kanjirappally to Palani once daily. Tickets cost ₹270–650 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ranni to Palani via Chengannur and Palakkad in around 8h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengannur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Palakkad to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kanjirappally to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–4,900
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Booking & Getting There
Ranni to Palani bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Ranni to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranni to Palani is 247 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Ranni to Palani.
There are 507+ hotels available in Palani.