There are 6 ways to get from Colachel to Rajapalayam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
5h 35mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Eraniel to Virudunagar Jntrain 16128 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayamtrain 06029 / ...
6h 25m₹691–2,862Drive 188.7 km
- Drive from Colachel to Rajapalayamcar 188.7 km
3h 4m₹2,132–3,080Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colachel to Rajapalayamtaxi 188.7 km
3h 4m₹4,300–5,500Bus via Ezhukone
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Kottakarrabus
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Rajapalayambus
8h 17m₹784–1,031Train via Thiruvananthapuram
- Take the train from Eraniel to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16127 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Rajapalayamtrain 06110
8h 34m₹701–2,962
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colachel to Rajapalayam is to bus via Ezhukone which costs ₹750 - ₹1,100 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Colachel to Rajapalayam is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Colachel to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand and arriving at Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Colachel to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Eraniel and arriving at Rajapalayam via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Colachel and Rajapalayam is 345 km. The road distance is 188.7 km.
The best way to get from Colachel to Rajapalayam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Colachel to Rajapalayam, including transfers.
Colachel to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand station.
Colachel to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Eraniel station.
The best way to get from Colachel to Rajapalayam is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,900 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Colachel, India and Rajapalayam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Colachel to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand, Madurai, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Colachel to Rajapalayam via Eraniel and Virudunagar Jn in around 6h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Eraniel to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Eraniel to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
Best Track
- Phone
- +91 45 22 66 69 99
- Website
- besttrack.in
Yellow Cabs India
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More Questions & Answers
Colachel to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Colachel to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colachel to Rajapalayam is 189 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Colachel to Rajapalayam.
There are four+ hotels available in Rajapalayam.