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Karwar to Palani

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

Approx Distance: 792 km

Approx Duration: 17.6 hrs

Route overview

Karwar to Palani is about 792 km by road, roughly 17.6 hours of travel time.

By car: Karwar to Palani

About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

Start from Karwar. 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.
96 km (about 1h 55m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 396. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 546. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 696. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km (about 1h 55m of driving) — Arrive in Palani

By bus: Karwar to Palani

Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Karwar. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Karwar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Karwar → Palani. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~792 km Takes about 17h 36m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270.
Arrive in Palani

By train: Karwar to Palani

The nearest railway stations are Karwar for Karwar and Ambaturai (about 48 km away) for Palani. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:

With one change, 24h 38m in total: Hapa-Tirunelveli Express (12998) 09:24 PM Cancona to 03:38 PM Nagercoil Jn, then NAGERCOIL - CHENNAI EGMORE SF Exp (12668) 05:05 PM Nagercoil Jn to 10:02 PM Vellodu — change at Nagercoil Jn (about 1h 27m wait)
With one change, 25h 2m in total: Hapa-Tirunelveli Express (12998) 09:24 PM Cancona to 05:30 PM Tirunelveli, then TIRUNELVELI - CHENNAI EGMORE Nellai SF Exp (12632) 06:50 PM Tirunelveli to 10:26 PM Vellodu — change at Tirunelveli (about 1h 20m wait)
With one change, 25h 18m in total: Hapa-Tirunelveli Express (12998) 09:24 PM Cancona to 03:38 PM Nagercoil Jn, then KANNIYAKUMARI - CHENNAI EGMORE SF Exp (12634) 05:40 PM Nagercoil Jn to 10:42 PM Vellodu — change at Nagercoil Jn (about 2h 2m 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 792 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,810 · Sedan ₹10,400 · SUV ₹13,610 · Innova / MUV ₹15,250 · Tempo Traveller ₹17,720
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹870 · AC Seater ₹1,430 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,270 · AC Sleeper ₹1,820 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,270
Train: Sleeper ₹510 · Economy ₹820 · Third AC ₹1,140 · Second AC ₹1,610 · First AC ₹2,250

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

Karwar to Palani

Route overview

By car: Karwar to Palani

By bus: Karwar to Palani

By train: Karwar to Palani

Tentative fare estimate

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