There are 6 ways to get from Rajapalayam to Tambaram by taxi, plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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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 1m₹6,864–10,844Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Tambaramtrain 12662 / ...
9h 6m₹310–2,400Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- 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
10h 50mDrive 513.7 km
- Drive from Rajapalayam to Tambaramcar 513.7 km
7h 48m₹5,791–8,365Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Tambaramtaxi 513.7 km
7h 48m₹11,000–14,000Bus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambarambus FlixBus IN5126
11h 50m
Rajapalayam to Tambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rajapalayam to Tambaram is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,400 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Rajapalayam to Tambaram is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rajapalayam to Tambaram. 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 10h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at Tambaram. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between Rajapalayam and Tambaram is 509 km. The road distance is 513.7 km.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Tambaram without a car is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Rajapalayam to Tambaram, including transfers.
Rajapalayam to Tambaram bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, depart from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Rajapalayam to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rajapalayam station.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Tambaram is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 10h 50m.
What companies run services between Rajapalayam, India and Tambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rajapalayam to Tambaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Tambaram via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and Chennai Park in around 10h 50m.
- 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 Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–14,000
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More Questions & Answers
Rajapalayam to Tambaram bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Rajapalayam to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rajapalayam to Tambaram is 514 km. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Rajapalayam to Tambaram.
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