There are 6 ways to get from Rajapalayam to Velankanni 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 Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
8hTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Vellankannitrain 16361 / ...
8h 35m₹240–1,900Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06136 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellankannitrain 17315 / ...
8h 15m₹349–2,714Drive 319.1 km
- Drive from Rajapalayam to Velankannicar 319.1 km
5h 17m₹3,625–5,236Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Velankannitaxi 319.1 km
5h 17m₹5,000–6,000Bus 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 Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus
8h 27m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rajapalayam to Velankanni is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Rajapalayam to Velankanni is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rajapalayam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at Vellankanni. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Rajapalayam and Velankanni is 320 km. The road distance is 319.1 km.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Velankanni without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs .
It takes approximately 8h to get from Rajapalayam to Velankanni, including transfers.
Rajapalayam to Velankanni bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, depart from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Rajapalayam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rajapalayam station.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Velankanni is to bus which takes 8h and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Tiruchirappalli, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Rajapalayam, India and Velankanni, India?
You can take a bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rajapalayam to Vellankanni via Tiruchchirapali in around 8h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rajapalayam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Rajapalayam to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Rajapalayam to Velankanni bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Rajapalayam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rajapalayam to Velankanni is 319 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Rajapalayam to Velankanni.
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