There are 7 ways to get from Rajapalayam to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12662 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain 09420 / ...
7h 58m₹359–2,814Bus
- 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 Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
9h 5mDrive 356.6 km
- Drive from Rajapalayam to Chidambaramcar 356.6 km
5h 38m₹4,016–5,801Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Chidambaramtaxi 356.6 km
5h 38m₹5,000–6,500Taxi, fly, train
- 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 Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
8h 9m₹7,044–12,344Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
9h 16mTrain
- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16848
9h 40m₹364–2,796
Rajapalayam to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rajapalayam to Chidambaram is to train via Tiruchirappalli which costs ₹350 - ₹2,900 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Rajapalayam to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rajapalayam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Rajapalayam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at Chidambaram via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Rajapalayam and Chidambaram is 408 km. The road distance is 356.6 km.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Chidambaram without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 7h 58m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Rajapalayam to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Rajapalayam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, depart from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Rajapalayam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rajapalayam station.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Chidambaram is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 7h 58m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Rajapalayam, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Rajapalayam to Chidambaram via Tiruchchirapali in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 5m.
- 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 Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Rajapalayam to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–6,500
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More Questions & Answers
Rajapalayam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Rajapalayam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rajapalayam to Chidambaram is 357 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Rajapalayam to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.