There are 11 ways to get from Arakkonam to Rajapalayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Chengalpattu
best- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattutrain 16111 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Rajapalayamtrain 12661 / ...
10h 30m₹432–3,312Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arakkonam to Virudunagar Jntrain 16351 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayamtrain 06504 / ...
10h 53m₹430–3,335Train, bus
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Vellore Canttrain
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus
12h 33mDrive 517.9 km
- Drive from Arakkonam to Rajapalayamcar 517.9 km
8h 7m₹5,848–8,447Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arakkonam to Rajapalayamtaxi 517.9 km
8h 7m₹7,000–9,000Train, fly to Madurai
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rajapalayamtrain
8h 34m₹5,917–11,547Bus
- Take the bus from Arakonam to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Rajapalayambus
13h 35m₹458–1,054Train, fly to Trichy International Airport
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rajapalayamtrain
9h 24m₹6,432–11,112Train, fly to Tuticorin Airport
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayamtrain
9h 10m₹8,392–21,112Train, fly to Trivandrum
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Rajapalayamtrain
12h 18m₹6,063–13,832Train, fly to Coimbatore International Airport
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Rajapalayamtrain
12h 23m₹5,962–12,502
Arakkonam to Rajapalayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arakkonam to Rajapalayam is to bus which costs ₹450 - ₹1,100 and takes 13h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Arakkonam to Rajapalayam is to drive which takes 8h 7m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Arakkonam to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Arakonam and arriving at Rajapalayam via Madurai Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Arakkonam to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Arakkonam and arriving at Rajapalayam via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between Arakkonam and Rajapalayam is 602 km. The road distance is 517.9 km.
The best way to get from Arakkonam to Rajapalayam without a car is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 10h 30m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Arakkonam to Rajapalayam, including transfers.
Arakkonam to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Arakonam station.
Arakkonam to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arakkonam station.
The best way to get from Arakkonam to Rajapalayam is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 10h 30m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹450 - ₹1,100 and takes 13h 35m.
What companies run services between Arakkonam, India and Rajapalayam, India?
You can take a train from Arakkonam to Rajapalayam via Chengalpattu in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arakonam to Rajapalayam via Madurai Mattuthavani in around 13h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chengalpattu to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Arakkonam to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Arakkonam to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Arakkonam to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Arakkonam to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Arakkonam to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Arakkonam to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Arakkonam to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Podanur Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Dindigul Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Arakonam to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–900
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Arakkonam to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Madurai station.
Arakkonam to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arakkonam to Rajapalayam is 518 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Arakkonam to Rajapalayam.
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