There are 6 ways to get from Nāmakkal to Rajapalayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Namakkal to Virudunagar Jntrain 11021 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayamtrain 06504 / ...
5h 56m₹306–2,411Train via Nilakkottai
cheapest- Take the train from Namakkal to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 12689 / ...
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Rajapalayamtrain 16847
7h 36m₹305–2,381Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Namakkal to Tiruchirapallibus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus
6h 47mDrive 238.3 km
- Drive from Nāmakkal to Rajapalayamcar 238.3 km
3h 53m₹2,691–3,887Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nāmakkal to Rajapalayamtaxi 238.3 km
3h 53m₹4,900–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Namakkal - Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4352
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Rajapalayambus
7h 15m₹457–1,090
Nāmakkal to Rajapalayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nāmakkal to Rajapalayam is to bus which costs ₹450 - ₹1,100 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Nāmakkal to Rajapalayam is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Nāmakkal to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Namakkal and arriving at Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Nāmakkal to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Namakkal and arriving at Rajapalayam via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Nāmakkal and Rajapalayam is 267 km. The road distance is 238.3 km.
The best way to get from Nāmakkal to Rajapalayam without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Nāmakkal to Rajapalayam, including transfers.
Nāmakkal to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Namakkal station.
Nāmakkal to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Namakkal station.
The best way to get from Nāmakkal to Rajapalayam is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Tiruchirappalli, which costs and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Nāmakkal, India and Rajapalayam, India?
You can take a train from Namakkal to Rajapalayam via Virudunagar Jn in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Namakkal to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Tiruchirapalli, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 47m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Namakkal to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Namakkal to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Namakkal to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Namakkal - Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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More Questions & Answers
Nāmakkal to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Tiruchirapalli station.
Nāmakkal to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nāmakkal to Rajapalayam is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Nāmakkal to Rajapalayam.
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