There are 6 ways to get from Rajapalayam to Puducherry by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Pondicherrybus
8h 38m₹912–2,386Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Villupuram Jntrain 12662 / ...
8h 48m₹386–2,956Drive 416.1 km
- Drive from Rajapalayam to Puducherrycar 416.1 km
6h 35m₹4,691–6,776Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Puducherrytaxi 416.1 km
6h 35m₹5,500–7,000Taxi, 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 Villupuram Jntrain
7h 18m₹7,134–12,994Bus 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 to Puducherrybus
10h 36m
Rajapalayam to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rajapalayam to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Rajapalayam to Puducherry is to drive which takes 6h 35m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rajapalayam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at Pondicherry via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Rajapalayam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Rajapalayam and Puducherry is 433 km. The road distance is 416.1 km.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 8h 38m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Rajapalayam to Puducherry, including transfers.
Rajapalayam to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Rajapalayam station.
Rajapalayam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rajapalayam station.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Puducherry is to bus which takes 8h 38m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Rajapalayam, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from Rajapalayam to Pondicherry via Madurai in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Rajapalayam to Villupuram Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 7h 3m.
- 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 Rajapalayam to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thanjavur to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–7,000
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More Questions & Answers
Rajapalayam to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai Mattuthavani station.
Rajapalayam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rajapalayam to Puducherry is 416 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Rajapalayam to Puducherry.
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