There are 5 ways to get from Kovalam to Rajapalayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain 20632 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Rajapalayamtrain 16102 / ...
6h 23m₹663–2,729Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Rajapalayambus
7h 22m₹617–838Drive 179.9 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Rajapalayamcar 179.9 km
3h 3m₹2,028–2,930Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Rajapalayamtaxi 179.9 km
3h 3m₹3,300–4,000Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Kovalam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Kovalam, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
7h 36m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Rajapalayam is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹850 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Rajapalayam is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal and arriving at Rajapalayam via Kottakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Rajapalayam via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Kovalam and Rajapalayam is 247 km. The road distance is 179.9 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Rajapalayam without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Kovalam to Rajapalayam, including transfers.
Kovalam to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Kovalam to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Rajapalayam is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹850 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Rajapalayam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kovalam to Rajapalayam via Thiruvananthapuram Central and Kollam Jn in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kovalam to Rajapalayam via Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal, Kottarakara, and Kottakkara in around 7h 22m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottakkara to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Kovalam to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Kovalam to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Rajapalayam is 180 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Kovalam to Rajapalayam.
There are three+ hotels available in Rajapalayam.