There are 7 ways to get from Rajapalayam to Arakkonam by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, fly, train
best- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain
4h 53m₹7,004–11,994Train via Chengalpattu
cheapest- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Chengalpattutrain 12662 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Arakkonamtrain 16112 / ...
11h 11m₹434–3,391Bus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Arakonambus
11h 45m₹452–1,086Drive 518.3 km
- Drive from Rajapalayam to Arakkonamcar 518.3 km
8h 5m₹5,852–8,453Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Arakkonamtaxi 518.3 km
8h 5m₹7,000–9,000Train
- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Virudunagar Jntrain 06664 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Arakkonamtrain 16352 / ...
12h 40m₹436–3,368Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Arakkonamtrain
13h 16m
Rajapalayam to Arakkonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rajapalayam to Arakkonam is to bus which costs ₹450 - ₹1,100 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rajapalayam to Arakkonam is to taxi and fly and train which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rajapalayam to Arakkonam. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at Arakonam via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rajapalayam to Arakkonam. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at Arakkonam via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
The distance between Rajapalayam and Arakkonam is 589 km. The road distance is 518.3 km.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Arakkonam without a car is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 11h 11m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Rajapalayam to Arakkonam, including transfers.
Rajapalayam to Arakkonam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Rajapalayam station.
Rajapalayam to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rajapalayam station.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Arakkonam is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 11h 11m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹450 - ₹1,100 and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between Rajapalayam, India and Arakkonam, India?
You can take a train from Rajapalayam to Arakkonam via Chengalpattu in around 11h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rajapalayam to Arakonam via Madurai in around 11h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Rajapalayam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- 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 Chengalpattu to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Rajapalayam to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Vellore Cant to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Rajapalayam to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Madurai to Arakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–900
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–9,000
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More Questions & Answers
Rajapalayam to Arakkonam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai Mattuthavani station.
Rajapalayam to Arakkonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rajapalayam to Arakkonam is 518 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Rajapalayam to Arakkonam.
There are seven+ hotels available in Arakkonam.