There are 4 ways to get from Kovalam to Rajapalayam by train, car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Rajapalayamtrain 06110
6h 23m₹553–1,929Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the train from Varkala to Rajapalayamtrain 06110
7h 59m₹345–1,651Drive 179.9 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Rajapalayamcar 179.9 km
3h 3m₹1,744–2,518Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Rajapalayamtaxi 179.9 km
3h 3m₹3,300–4,000
Kovalam to Rajapalayam by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Rajapalayam is to bus and train which costs ₹340 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Rajapalayam is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Rajapalayam via . 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 ₹550 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Kovalam to Rajapalayam, including transfers.
Kovalam to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Kovalam to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rajapalayam 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.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Rajapalayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Rajapalayam once a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 6h 11m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
Train from Varkala to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- FlixBus India
- 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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