There are 5 ways to get from Rajapalayam to Swāmimalai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- 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 Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
6h 52mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Thanjavurtrain 16848
7h 25m₹328–2,602Drive 284.4 km
- Drive from Rajapalayam to Swāmimalaicar 284.4 km
4h 34m₹3,208–4,633Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Swāmimalaitaxi 284.4 km
4h 34m₹4,500–5,500Bus via Thanjavur
- 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 Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
7h 33m
Rajapalayam to Swāmimalai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rajapalayam to Swāmimalai is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Rajapalayam to Swāmimalai is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Rajapalayam to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Rajapalayam to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at Swamimalai via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Rajapalayam and Swāmimalai is 298 km. The road distance is 284.4 km.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Swāmimalai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Rajapalayam to Swāmimalai, including transfers.
Rajapalayam to Swāmimalai bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, depart from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Rajapalayam to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rajapalayam station.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Swāmimalai is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Rajapalayam, India and Swāmimalai, India?
You can take a bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Swāmimalai via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Rajapalayam to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 46m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rajapalayam to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- Violet Holidays
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Violet Holidays
- Website
- Balaji Cabs
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Balaji Cabs
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Rajapalayam to Swāmimalai bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Rajapalayam to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rajapalayam to Swāmimalai is 284 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Rajapalayam to Swāmimalai.
There are 88+ hotels available in Swāmimalai.