There are 4 ways to get from Rajapalayam to Keelakarai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361 / ...
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 06651 / ...
4h 19m₹601–2,551Bus
- 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 Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
5h 18mDrive 160.5 km
- Drive from Rajapalayam to Keelakaraicar 160.5 km
2h 39m₹1,808–2,611Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Keelakaraitaxi 160.5 km
2h 39m₹2,200–2,700
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rajapalayam to Keelakarai is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,600 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Rajapalayam to Keelakarai is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Rajapalayam to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Rajapalayam to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at Ramanathapuram via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Rajapalayam and Keelakarai is 196 km. The road distance is 160.5 km.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Keelakarai without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Rajapalayam to Keelakarai, including transfers.
Rajapalayam to Keelakarai bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, depart from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Rajapalayam to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rajapalayam station.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Keelakarai is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Rajapalayam, India and Keelakarai, India?
You can take a train from Rajapalayam to Keelakarai via Manamadurai Jn and Ramanathapuram in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Keelakarai via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu in around 5h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rajapalayam to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- 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)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- PALSLNT Travels
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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More Questions & Answers
Rajapalayam to Keelakarai bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Rajapalayam to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rajapalayam to Keelakarai is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Rajapalayam to Keelakarai.
There are 19+ hotels available in Keelakarai.