There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Rajapalayam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Kottakarrabus
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Rajapalayambus
7h 15m₹265–419Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Rajapalayamtrain 16328 / ...
7h 21m₹200–1,600Drive 196 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Rajapalayamcar 196 km
3h 17m₹2,210–3,193Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Rajapalayamtaxi 196 km
3h 17m₹4,000–4,800
Kottayam to Rajapalayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Rajapalayam is to bus which costs ₹260 - ₹420 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Rajapalayam is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Rajapalayam via Kottakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Rajapalayam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Kottayam and Rajapalayam is 224 km. The road distance is 196 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Rajapalayam without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹260 - ₹420.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Kottayam to Rajapalayam, including transfers.
Kottayam to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Rajapalayam is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹260 - ₹420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Rajapalayam, India?
You can take a bus from Kottayam to Rajapalayam via Kottakkara in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Rajapalayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 7h 21m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Kottakarra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹95–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottakkara to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottakarra station.
Kottayam to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Rajapalayam is 196 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Kottayam to Rajapalayam.
There are three+ hotels available in Rajapalayam.