There are 4 ways to get from Kāraikkudi to Rajapalayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rajapalayamtrain 16362 / ...
3h 8m₹170–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Devakottai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
5h 20mDrive 168.3 km
- Drive from Kāraikkudi to Rajapalayamcar 168.3 km
2h 48m₹1,900–2,744Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kāraikkudi to Rajapalayamtaxi 168.3 km
2h 48m₹2,300–2,800
Kāraikkudi to Rajapalayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Rajapalayam is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kāraikkudi to Rajapalayam is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kāraikkudi to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Rajapalayam. Services depart five times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Kāraikkudi and Rajapalayam is 181 km. The road distance is 168.3 km.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Rajapalayam without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
The train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rajapalayam takes 3h 8m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Kāraikkudi to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, depart from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikkudi to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kāraikkudi to Rajapalayam is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Kāraikkudi, India and Rajapalayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rajapalayam 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kāraikkudi to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Website
- SKT Bus Transport
Bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- SKT Bus Transport
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–2,800
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More Questions & Answers
Kāraikkudi to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kāraikkudi to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kāraikkudi to Rajapalayam is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Kāraikkudi to Rajapalayam.
There are four+ hotels available in Rajapalayam.