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How to get fromPuducherry to Rajapalayamby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry to Rajapalayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Rajapalayamtrain train 12661 / ...
    8h 6m
    ₹380–3,026

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Maduraibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Rajapalayambus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    9h 20m

  3. Drive  415.5 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Rajapalayamcar car 415.5 km
    6h 37m
    ₹4,039–5,834

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Rajapalayamtaxi taxi 415.5 km
    6h 37m
    ₹5,500–7,000

  5. Train, fly to Madurai

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    3. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rajapalayamtrain train
    9h 31m
    ₹5,348–10,452

  6. Train via Virudhunagar

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Virudunagar Jntrain train 16861
    2. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayamtrain train 06029 / ...
    12h 1m
    ₹411–3,194

  7. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Mattuthavanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Rajapalayambus bus
    13h 25m
    ₹385–996

  8. Train, fly to Trichy International Airport

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rajapalayamtrain train
    10h 14m
    ₹5,863–13,517

Puducherry to Rajapalayam by train

Calendar17Weekly Trains
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket₹380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 467.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Rajapalayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Rajapalayam via Madurai in around 9h 20m.

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