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Kakinada to Palani

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh to Palani, Tamil Nadu.

Approx Distance: 1155 km

Approx Duration: 25.7 hrs

Route overview

Kakinada to Palani is about 1155 km by road, roughly 25.7 hours of travel time.

By car: Kakinada to Palani

About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

Start from Kakinada. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
85 km (about 1h 42m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 385. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 535. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 685. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
85 km (about 1h 42m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 770. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 920. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1070. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
85 km (about 1h 42m of driving) — Arrive in Palani

By bus: Kakinada to Palani

2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Kakinada. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kakinada. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Kakinada → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~578 km Takes about 12h 51m. Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,670.
Change buses at a major city (around km 578). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Palani. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Palani. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~578 km Takes about 12h 51m. Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,670.
Arrive in Palani

By train: Kakinada to Palani

The nearest railway stations are Samalkot Jn for Kakinada and Ambaturai (about 48 km away) for Palani. Trains between them in the timetable data:

HOWRAH - KANNIYAKUMARI SF Exp (12665) — departs 08:33 AM from Samalkot Jn, arrives 05:21 AM (+1 day) at Vellodu, 20h 48m
With one change, 20h 7m in total: Howrah-Tiruchirappalli Express (12663) 08:18 AM Gollaprolu to 08:00 PM Chennai Egmore, then CHENNAI EGMORE - TIRUNELVELI Nellai SF Exp (12631) 08:50 PM Chennai Egmore to 04:25 AM Ambaturai — change at Chennai Egmore (about 50m wait)
With one change, 20h 9m in total: HOWRAH - KANNIYAKUMARI SF Exp (12665) 08:16 AM Gollaprolu to 08:00 PM Chennai Egmore, then CHENNAI EGMORE - TIRUNELVELI Nellai SF Exp (12631) 08:50 PM Chennai Egmore to 04:25 AM Ambaturai — change at Chennai Egmore (about 50m wait)
With one change, 21h 15m in total: GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp (12508) 05:51 PM Gollaprolu to 08:35 AM Tirupattur Jn, then Okha-Rameswaram Express (16734) 09:46 AM Tirupattur Jn to 03:06 PM Ambaturai — change at Tirupattur Jn (about 1h 11m wait)

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1155 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,810 · Sedan ₹15,120 · SUV ₹19,790 · Innova / MUV ₹22,150 · Tempo Traveller ₹25,710
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,270 · AC Seater ₹2,080 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,850 · AC Sleeper ₹2,660 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,280
Train: Sleeper ₹720 · Economy ₹1,190 · Third AC ₹1,650 · Second AC ₹2,340 · First AC ₹3,260

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

Kakinada to Palani

Route overview

By car: Kakinada to Palani

By bus: Kakinada to Palani

By train: Kakinada to Palani

Tentative fare estimate

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