There are 6 ways to get from Cherthala to Rajapalayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kollam
best- Take the train from Cherthala to Kollam Jntrain 12075 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Rajapalayamtrain 16102 / ...
7h 20m₹316–2,420Bus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Kollam Chinnakadabus
- Take the bus from Kollam Opp Railwy Station to Rajapalayambus
7h 55m₹1,329–3,757Drive 225.6 km
- Drive from Cherthala to Rajapalayamcar 225.6 km
3h 43m₹2,207–3,188Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Rajapalayamtaxi 225.6 km
3h 43m₹4,600–5,500Bus via Mynagappally
- Take the bus from Chertala to Karunagapallibus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Rajapalayambus
8h 30m₹329–566Train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Rajapalayamtrain 16361 / ...
9h 44m₹339–2,714
Cherthala to Rajapalayam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cherthala to Rajapalayam is to bus via Mynagappally which costs ₹320 - ₹600 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Cherthala to Rajapalayam is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherthala to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Rajapalayam via Kollam Opp Railwy Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherthala to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Rajapalayam via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Cherthala and Rajapalayam is 279 km. The road distance is 225.6 km.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Rajapalayam without a car is to train via Kollam which takes 7h 20m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Cherthala to Rajapalayam, including transfers.
Cherthala to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Cherthala station.
Cherthala to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Rajapalayam is to train via Kollam which takes 7h 20m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,800 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Rajapalayam, India?
You can take a train from Cherthala to Rajapalayam via Kollam Jn in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherthala to Rajapalayam via Kollam Chinnakada and Kollam Opp Railwy Station in around 7h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherthala to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kollam Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Cherthala to Kollam Chinnakada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Kollam Opp Railwy Station to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–1,800
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- A/C Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chertala to Karunagapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–290
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–5,500
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Cherthala to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kollam Chinnakada station.
Cherthala to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherthala to Rajapalayam is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Cherthala to Rajapalayam.
There are three+ hotels available in Rajapalayam.