There are 7 ways to get from Rajapalayam to Kanchipuram 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 Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
5h 38m₹6,894–11,094Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Chengalpattutrain 12662 / ...
10h 8m₹414–3,241Bus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kancheepurambus
11h 15m₹432–1,036Drive 487.2 km
- Drive from Rajapalayam to Kanchipuramcar 487.2 km
7h 34m₹5,501–7,946Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Kanchipuramtaxi 487.2 km
7h 34m₹7,000–8,500Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus
11h 25mTrain via Virudhunagar
- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Virudunagar Jntrain 06664 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Kanchipuramtrain 16352 / ...
11h 38m₹416–3,268
Rajapalayam to Kanchipuram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rajapalayam to Kanchipuram is to bus which costs ₹430 - ₹1,100 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Rajapalayam to Kanchipuram is to taxi and fly and train which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rajapalayam to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at Kancheepuram via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Rajapalayam to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at Kanchipuram East via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
The distance between Rajapalayam and Kanchipuram is 574 km. The road distance is 487.2 km.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Kanchipuram without a car is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Rajapalayam to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Rajapalayam to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Rajapalayam station.
Rajapalayam to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rajapalayam station.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Kanchipuram is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹430 - ₹1,100 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Rajapalayam, India and Kanchipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rajapalayam to Chengalpattu twice daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rajapalayam to Kancheepuram via Madurai in around 11h 15m.
- 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 Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- 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)
- ₹380–470
- 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 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 Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- 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 Kancheepuram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–8,500
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More Questions & Answers
Rajapalayam to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai Mattuthavani station.
Rajapalayam to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rajapalayam to Kanchipuram is 487 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Rajapalayam to Kanchipuram.
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