There are 9 ways to get from Mamallapuram to Rajapalayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Rajapalayamtrain 12661 / ...
8h 32m₹1,233–3,402Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Thanjavurbus Mahabalipuram - Thanjavur
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Rajapalayamtrain 16847
15h 26m₹671–3,065Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Tiruchirapallibus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus
10h 22mDrive 498.1 km
- Drive from Mamallapuram to Rajapalayamcar 498.1 km
7h 38m₹5,624–8,124Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mamallapuram to Rajapalayamtaxi 498.1 km
7h 38m₹7,000–8,500Bus, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rajapalayamtrain
8h 40m₹5,749–10,298Bus
- Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Rajapalayambus
11h 50m₹1,329–4,374Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rajapalayamtrain
9h 30m₹6,264–9,863Bus, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Take the bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- 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 16m₹8,224–19,863
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mamallapuram to Rajapalayam is to bus and train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,100 and takes 15h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Mamallapuram to Rajapalayam is to drive which takes 7h 38m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mamallapuram to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Mahabalipuram and arriving at Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Mamallapuram to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Rajapalayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Mamallapuram and Rajapalayam is 562 km. The road distance is 498.1 km.
The best way to get from Mamallapuram to Rajapalayam without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Mamallapuram to Rajapalayam, including transfers.
Mamallapuram to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Mahabalipuram station.
Mamallapuram to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Mamallapuram to Rajapalayam is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Tiruchirappalli, which costs and takes 10h 22m.
What companies run services between Mamallapuram, India and Rajapalayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Rajapalayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mahabalipuram to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Tiruchirapalli, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 22m.
- 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 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 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 Thanjavur to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Mahabalipuram to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
Bus from Mahabalipuram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹398–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- 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 Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Mahabalipuram to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Villupuram to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Villupuram to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,500
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- 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
Mamallapuram to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Tiruchirapalli station.
Mamallapuram to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mamallapuram to Rajapalayam is 498 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Mamallapuram to Rajapalayam.
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