There are 3 ways to get from Kottayam to Palani by train, car, or taxi
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Kottayam to Palani by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Palani is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,800 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Palani is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Palani. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Kottayam and Palani is 331 km. The road distance is 232.2 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Palani without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,800.
The train from Kottayam to Palani takes 7h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kottayam to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Palani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Palani is 232 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Kottayam to Palani.
There are 473+ hotels available in Palani.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Palani, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Palani once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
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