There are 6 ways to get from Velankanni to Rajapalayam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- 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 46mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Vellankanni to Rajapalayamtrain 16362
8h 18m₹240–1,900Drive 319.3 km
- Drive from Velankanni to Rajapalayamcar 319.3 km
5h 16m₹3,589–5,185Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velankanni to Rajapalayamtaxi 319.3 km
5h 16m₹5,000–6,000Train via Kāraikudi
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16362
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rajapalayamtrain 16362 / ...
8h 28m₹344–2,724Bus 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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velankanni to Rajapalayam is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Velankanni to Rajapalayam is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹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 and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Velankanni and Rajapalayam is 321 km. The road distance is 319.3 km.
The best way to get from Velankanni to Rajapalayam without a car is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 46m 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 bus which takes 7h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Rajapalayam, India?
You can take a bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Vellankanni to Rajapalayam twice a week. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 8h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellankanni to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Vellankanni to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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 Rajapalayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velankanni to Rajapalayam is 319 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Velankanni to Rajapalayam.
There are three+ hotels available in Rajapalayam.