There are 6 ways to get from Karaikal to Rajapalayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16187 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rajapalayamtrain 12661 / ...
8h 10m₹350–2,824Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Rajapalayamtrain 16362
9h 16m₹343–2,672Bus via Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
9h 25mDrive 343 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Rajapalayamcar 343 km
5h 29m₹3,869–5,588Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Rajapalayamtaxi 343 km
5h 29m₹5,000–6,500Bus
- 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
9h 53m
Karaikal to Rajapalayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Rajapalayam is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Rajapalayam is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Rajapalayam via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Karaikal and Rajapalayam is 397 km. The road distance is 343 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Rajapalayam without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 8h 10m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Karaikal to Rajapalayam, including transfers.
Karaikal to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Rajapalayam is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 8h 10m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Rajapalayam, India?
You can take a train from Karaikal to Rajapalayam via Tiruchchirapali in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Nagappattinam to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- veeveebus.com
Bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://veeveebus.com/
- 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 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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
Karaikal to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Karaikal to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Rajapalayam is 343 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Karaikal to Rajapalayam.
There are three+ hotels available in Rajapalayam.