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Kohima to Palani

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

Approx Distance: 3162 km

Approx Duration: 70.3 hrs

Route overview

Kohima to Palani is about 3162 km by road, roughly 70.3 hours of travel time.

By car: Kohima to Palani

About 63h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.

Start from Kohima. 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.
95 km (about 1h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 395. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 545. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 695. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km (about 1h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 791. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 941. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1091. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km (about 1h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1186. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1336. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1486. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km (about 1h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1581. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1731. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1881. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km (about 1h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1976. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2126. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2276. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km (about 1h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2372. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2522. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2672. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km (about 1h 54m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2767. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2917. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3067. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km (about 1h 54m of driving) — Arrive in Palani

By bus: Kohima to Palani

4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Kohima. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kohima. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Kohima → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~791 km Takes about 17h 35m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260.
Change buses at a major city (around km 791). 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 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~791 km Takes about 17h 35m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260.
Change buses at a major city (around km 1581). 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 2 → change point 3. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~791 km Takes about 17h 35m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260.
Change buses at a major city (around km 2372). 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 3 → Palani. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~791 km Takes about 17h 35m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260.
Arrive in Palani

By train: Kohima to Palani

The nearest railway stations are Dimapur (about 46 km away) for Kohima 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, 63h 30m in total: DIBRUGARH - BENGALURU CITY Weekly Exp (15902) 11:36 PM Khotkhoti to 06:50 AM Katpadi Jn, then Okha-Rameswaram Express (16734) 08:35 AM Katpadi Jn to 03:06 PM Ambaturai — change at Katpadi Jn (about 1h 45m wait)
With one change, 67h 28m in total: DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp (15906) 05:47 AM Khotkhoti to 08:45 PM Totiyapalayam, then Coimbatore-Nagercoil Express (16610) 09:58 PM Totiyapalayam to 01:15 AM Ambaturai — change at Totiyapalayam (about 1h 13m wait)
With one change, 67h 29m in total: DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp (15906) 05:47 AM Khotkhoti to 08:45 PM Totiyapalayam, then Coimbatore Tuticorin Link Express (16612) 09:59 PM Totiyapalayam to 01:16 AM Ambaturai — change at Totiyapalayam (about 1h 14m 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 3162 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹34,880 · Sedan ₹41,210 · SUV ₹53,900 · Innova / MUV ₹60,280 · Tempo Traveller ₹69,860
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,480 · AC Seater ₹5,690 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,060 · AC Sleeper ₹7,270 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,900
Train: Sleeper ₹1,930 · Economy ₹3,190 · Third AC ₹4,460 · Second AC ₹6,350 · First AC ₹8,880

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

Kohima to Palani

Route overview

By car: Kohima to Palani

By bus: Kohima to Palani

By train: Kohima to Palani

Tentative fare estimate

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