There are 4 ways to get from Kuthalam to Rajapalayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kutralam to Rajapalayamtrain 16847
6h 11m₹240–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
6h 32mDrive 313.2 km
- Drive from Kuthalam to Rajapalayamcar 313.2 km
5h₹3,575–5,164Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kuthalam to Rajapalayamtaxi 313.2 km
5h₹4,900–6,000
Kuthalam to Rajapalayam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kuthalam to Rajapalayam is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kuthalam to Rajapalayam is to drive which takes 5h and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuthalam to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kutralam and arriving at Rajapalayam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Kuthalam and Rajapalayam is 363 km. The road distance is 313.2 km.
The best way to get from Kuthalam to Rajapalayam without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900.
The train from Kutralam to Rajapalayam takes 6h 11m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kuthalam to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kuthalam to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kutralam station.
The best way to get from Kuthalam to Rajapalayam is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Kuthalam, India and Rajapalayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kutralam to Rajapalayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuthalam to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 32m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kutralam to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- +91 95673 31234
- [email protected]
- Website
- Violet Holidays
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Violet Holidays
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kuthalam to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kuthalam to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuthalam to Rajapalayam is 313 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Kuthalam to Rajapalayam.
There are three+ hotels available in Rajapalayam.






