There are 5 ways to get from Rajapalayam to Kanyakumari by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Virudunagar Jntrain 06664 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Kanyakumaritrain 12633 / ...
5h 58m₹306–2,368Bus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
6h 57mDrive 172.1 km
- Drive from Rajapalayam to Kanyakumaricar 172.1 km
2h 45m₹1,939–2,800Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Kanyakumaritaxi 172.1 km
2h 45m₹4,000–4,800Bus via Ezhukone
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Kottakkarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Kanyakumaribus
9h 40m₹372–538
Rajapalayam to Kanyakumari by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rajapalayam to Kanyakumari is to bus via Ezhukone which costs ₹370 - ₹550 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Rajapalayam to Kanyakumari is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Rajapalayam to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Rajapalayam to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at Kanyakumari via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Rajapalayam and Kanyakumari is 256 km. The road distance is 172.1 km.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Kanyakumari without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Rajapalayam to Kanyakumari, including transfers.
Rajapalayam to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, depart from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Rajapalayam to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rajapalayam station.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Kanyakumari is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Rajapalayam, India and Kanyakumari, India?
You can take a train from Rajapalayam to Kanyakumari via Virudunagar Jn in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 57m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rajapalayam to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- PALSLNT Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Rajapalayam to Kottakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakkara to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–290
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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More Questions & Answers
Rajapalayam to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Rajapalayam to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rajapalayam to Kanyakumari is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Rajapalayam to Kanyakumari.
There are 132+ hotels available in Kanyakumari.