There are 6 ways to get from Rajapalayam to Chennai by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
3h 21m₹6,874–10,894Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Chennai Egmoretrain 12662 / ...
9h 58m₹320–2,500Bus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
9h 47mDrive 543.9 km
- Drive from Rajapalayam to Chennaicar 543.9 km
8h 13m₹6,126–8,848Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Chennaitaxi 543.9 km
8h 13m₹12,000–15,000Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
10h 7m
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rajapalayam to Chennai is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Rajapalayam to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rajapalayam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at Chennai Egmore. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 58m.
The distance between Rajapalayam and Chennai is 519 km. The road distance is 543.9 km.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 9h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Rajapalayam to Chennai, including transfers.
Rajapalayam to Chennai bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, depart from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Rajapalayam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rajapalayam station.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Chennai is to bus which takes 9h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 58m.
What companies run services between Rajapalayam, India and Chennai, India?
You can take a bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 47m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Rajapalayam to Chennai Egmore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 58m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- 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 Rajapalayam to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹750–1,600
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹750–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–15,000
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More Questions & Answers
Rajapalayam to Chennai bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Rajapalayam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rajapalayam to Chennai is 544 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Rajapalayam to Chennai.
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