There are 9 ways to get from Arcot to Rajapalayam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
10h 58mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jntrain 16853 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Rajapalayamtrain 12661 / ...
12h 30m₹422–3,338Drive 479.9 km
- Drive from Arcot to Rajapalayamcar 479.9 km
7h 35m₹5,410–7,814Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcot to Rajapalayamtaxi 479.9 km
7h 35m₹11,000–14,000Bus, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rajapalayamtrain
9h 32m₹5,948–10,187Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Vellore to Maduraibus 795Ns
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Rajapalayambus
13h 6m₹529–1,178Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Ambur to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Rajapalayamtrain
14h 41m₹632–3,750Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rajapalayamtrain
10h 22m₹6,463–9,752Bus, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- 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
10h 8m₹8,423–19,752
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Rajapalayam is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹500 - ₹1,200 and takes 13h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Rajapalayam is to drive which takes 7h 35m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcot to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Vellore, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcot to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Rajapalayam via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between Arcot and Rajapalayam is 501 km. The road distance is 479.9 km.
The best way to get from Arcot to Rajapalayam without a car is to bus which takes 10h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 58m to get from Arcot to Rajapalayam, including transfers.
Arcot to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, depart from Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Arcot to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Arcot to Rajapalayam is to bus which takes 10h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 30m.
What companies run services between Arcot, India and Rajapalayam, India?
You can take a bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Vellore, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam via Vellore, Tamil Nadu, Vellore Cant, and Villupuram Jn in around 12h 30m.
- 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
- 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 Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Villupuram Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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 Ambur to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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 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
- 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
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–850
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and How to get from JFK to New York City - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Arcot to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Arcot to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcot to Rajapalayam is 480 km. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Arcot to Rajapalayam.
There are three+ hotels available in Rajapalayam.















