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How to get fromTambaram to Rajapalayamby train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Tambaram to Rajapalayam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Tambaram to Rajapalayamtrain train 12661 / ...
    8h 35m
    ₹310–2,400

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakalbus bus FlixBus IN5126
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus bus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
    10h 41m

  3. Drive 513.1 km

    1. Drive from Tambaram to Rajapalayamcar car 513.1 km
    7h 48m
    ₹5,785–8,355

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tambaram to Rajapalayamtaxi taxi 513.1 km
    7h 48m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  5. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rajapalayamtrain train
    6h 36m
    ₹5,784–10,479

  6. Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus bus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
    11h 32m

  7. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rajapalayamtrain train
    7h 26m
    ₹6,299–10,044

  8. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayamtrain train
    7h 12m
    ₹8,259–20,044

  9. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Rajapalayamtrain train
    10h 20m
    ₹5,930–12,764

  10. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Dindigul Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Rajapalayamtrain train
    10h 25m
    ₹5,829–11,434

Tambaram to Rajapalayam by train

Calendar17Weekly Trains
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 563.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Rajapalayam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Rajapalayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 41m.

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