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There are 10 ways to get from Chennai to Rajapalayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Rajapalayamtrain train 12661 / ...
    9h 5m
    ₹320–2,500

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus bus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
    10h 36m

  3. Drive 540.4 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Rajapalayamcar car 540.4 km
    8h 18m
    ₹6,087–8,792

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Rajapalayamtaxi taxi 540.4 km
    8h 18m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  5. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rajapalayamtrain train
    6h 57m
    ₹5,788–10,507

  6. Bus via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    11h

  7. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rajapalayamtrain train
    7h 47m
    ₹6,303–10,072

  8. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayamtrain train
    7h 33m
    ₹8,263–20,072

  9. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Rajapalayamtrain train
    10h 41m
    ₹5,934–12,792

  10. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Dindigul Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Rajapalayamtrain train
    10h 46m
    ₹5,833–11,462

Chennai to Rajapalayam by train

Calendar17Weekly Trains
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹320Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 588.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Rajapalayam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Rajapalayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 36m.

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