There are 5 ways to get from Rajapalayam to Kovalam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Varkalatrain 06109
7h 3m₹758–2,906Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Varkalatrain 06109
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
7h 26m₹348–1,606Bus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Kollam Opp Railwy Stationbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
7h 27m₹1,123–2,879Drive 179.7 km
- Drive from Rajapalayam to Kovalamcar 179.7 km
3h 4m₹1,742–2,516Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Kovalamtaxi 179.7 km
3h 4m₹3,300–4,000
Rajapalayam to Kovalam by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rajapalayam to Kovalam is to train and bus which costs ₹340 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Rajapalayam to Kovalam is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Rajapalayam to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam via FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Rajapalayam to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at Trivandrum Pett via Varkala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Rajapalayam and Kovalam is 245 km. The road distance is 179.7 km.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Rajapalayam to Kovalam, including transfers.
Rajapalayam to Kovalam bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, depart from Rajapalayam station.
Rajapalayam to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rajapalayam station.
The best way to get from Rajapalayam to Kovalam is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Rajapalayam, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rajapalayam to Varkala once a week. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rajapalayam to FlixBus Kovalam via Kollam Opp Railwy Station, Kollam Jn, Varkala, and FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rajapalayam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- 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
Train from Rajapalayam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- 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
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Rajapalayam to Kollam Opp Railwy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–1,800
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- A/C Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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Booking & Getting There
Rajapalayam to Kovalam bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, arrive at Kollam Opp Railwy Station.
Rajapalayam to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rajapalayam to Kovalam is 180 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Rajapalayam to Kovalam.
There are 803+ hotels available in Kovalam.