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

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There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Rajapalayam by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Rajapalayamtrain train 12661 / ...
    8h 5m
    ₹380–3,026

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Rajapalayambus bus
    9h 14m
    ₹938–2,351

  3. Drive 417.8 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Rajapalayamcar car 417.8 km
    6h 37m
    ₹4,711–6,804

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Rajapalayamtaxi taxi 417.8 km
    6h 37m
    ₹5,500–7,000

  5. Bus via Thanjavur

    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    10h 36m

Puducherry to Rajapalayam by train

Calendar17Weekly Trains
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 467.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to Rajapalayam via Madurai Mattuthavani in around 9h 14m.

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