There are 6 ways to get from Velankanni to Rajapalayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapalitrain 17316 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rajapalayamtrain 12661 / ...
7h 33m₹347–2,801Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellankanni to Rajapalayamtrain 16362 / ...
7h 53m₹240–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Velankanni, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
7h 46mDrive 319.3 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Rajapalayamcar 319.3 km
5h 16m₹3,625–5,236Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Rajapalayamtaxi 319.3 km
5h 16m₹5,000–6,000Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus
8h 41m
Velankanni to Rajapalayam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Rajapalayam is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Rajapalayam is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Velankanni to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vellankanni and arriving at Rajapalayam. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Velankanni and Rajapalayam is 389 km. The road distance is 319.3 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Rajapalayam without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 7h 33m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Velankanni to Rajapalayam, including transfers.
Velankanni to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by Universal Travels, depart from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellankanni station.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Rajapalayam is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 7h 33m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Rajapalayam, India?
You can take a train from Vellankanni to Rajapalayam via Tiruchchirapali in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 46m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Vellankanni to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- 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 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Velankanni to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by Universal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Velankanni to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Rajapalayam is 319 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Velankanni to Rajapalayam.
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