Palani hill with the Murugan temple on top

Coimbatore → Palani by road

Coimbatore to Palani distance, bus and tempo traveller hire

A day trip from Coimbatore to Palani in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹6,800–8,400, and ₹15,000–20,200 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026). 104 km each way, 2–3 hours in a tempo traveller or bus.

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Distance: 104 km; one way, by road
Drive time: 2–3 h; group vehicle
Plan for: a day trip; or 2 days to see more
Round trip: ~229 km; within the state
Fare from: ₹6,800–8,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater, round trip

The road distance from Coimbatore to Palani is about 104 km (measured along the road); with tea and meal stops, a tempo traveller or bus takes 2–3 hours. Most groups plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more.

Palani is a pilgrimage destination in Tamil Nadu. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.

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Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)

13–17 or 10–17 seats

₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)

Coimbatore → Palani

₹6,800–8,400

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 104 km one way · 1 day, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

Coimbatore to Palani fare by vehicle

Round trip with driver over one day, about 229 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.

Coimbatore to Palani: indicative fares by vehicle
Vehicle	Seats	Round trip, 1 day	Quotes
SUV / Innova	6–7	₹4,700–6,300	Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater	9–12	₹5,800–7,400	Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater	13–17	₹6,800–8,400	Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater	18–26	₹7,900–10,000	Get quotes
Force Urbania (luxury van)	10–17	₹8,900–11,600	Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater	27–35	₹11,000–15,000	Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater	36–49	₹15,000–20,200	Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater	50–56	₹17,600–22,800	Get quotes

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

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Coimbatore to Palani cost per person

The round-trip fare above split across every seat in the vehicle.

Coimbatore to Palani: cost per person by vehicle
Vehicle	Seats	Per person
SUV / Innova	7	₹670–900
Tempo Traveller 12-seater	12	₹480–620
Tempo Traveller 17-seater	17	₹400–490
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater	26	₹300–380
Force Urbania (luxury van)	17	₹520–680
Mini Bus 28–35 seater	35	₹310–430
AC Coach 40–49 seater	49	₹310–410
AC Coach 50–56 seater	56	₹310–410

Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.

Add to the trip: around Palani

Distances are estimated from the map.

Kodaikanal · ≈ 29 km from Palani
Dindigul · ≈ 62 km from Palani
Valparai · ≈ 77 km from Palani
Munnar · ≈ 79 km from Palani
Top Slip (Anamalai) · ≈ 90 km from Palani
Madurai · ≈ 107 km from Palani

Good to know

Temple towns get crowded on festivals and weekends. Start early, and ask the operator about parking close to the temple for elderly travellers.
Quotes usually include fuel, driver, and his food and stay. Tolls, parking and state taxes are listed separately. Yippigo shows each quote line by line.

Verified operators near Coimbatore

1 approved operator within 75 km of Coimbatore. None can quote until their vehicle's RC, permit, fitness and insurance are checked and approved.

Nalkco Trip Mentors Palakkad 2 vehicles

Operators for Coimbatore to Palani

Approved operators near Coimbatore who can run this trip. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform.

Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
56 km by road from Coimbatore
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
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Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
136 km by road from Coimbatore
Fleet details on request
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Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Coimbatore
Fleet details on request
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R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
381 km by road from Coimbatore
Fleet details on request
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Questions groups ask

What is the distance from Coimbatore to Palani by road?

104 km one way by road (measured along the route), so about 229 km for the round trip with local running.

How long does it take to reach Palani from Coimbatore by road?

A tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops takes 2–3 hours. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops. Most groups plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more.

Which vehicle should we hire from Coimbatore to Palani for our group?

Up to 7 people fit an SUV or Innova; 9–26 a tempo traveller; 27–35 a mini bus; 36–56 a full-size coach. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.

What is the tempo traveller fare from Coimbatore to Palani?

For a day trip with driver: ₹5,800–7,400 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹6,800–8,400 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹7,900–10,000 (Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater), indicative, October 2026. That covers vehicle hire, the driver allowance, night halts and 5% GST; tolls and parking are extra.

How much does a bus from Coimbatore to Palani cost?

For a day trip with driver: ₹11,000–15,000 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹15,000–20,200 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹17,600–22,800 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

What does a Coimbatore to Palani trip cost per person?

With all 17 seats filled, a day trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller (₹6,800–8,400) works out to ₹400–490 per person, and ₹310–410 each in a 49-seater coach (an estimate, as of Oct 2026). Fewer people means a higher share each; hotels and food are extra.

How many days should a group plan for Palani?

Most groups make it a day trip, or 2 days to see more. With an extra day you can add Kodaikanal and Dindigul.

Coimbatore se Palani ki duri kitni hai?

Coimbatore se Palani ki sadak se duri lagbhag 104 km hai. Tempo traveller ya bus mein chai aur khane ke stop ke saath 2 se 3 ghante lagte hain.

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Post your dates and group size on Yippigo. Up to 6 verified operators near Coimbatore are invited to quote, aiming for 3 quotes: vehicle, driver, tolls and permits line by line. You compare and pay the operator you choose an advance (20–30%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.