There are 4 ways to get from Shencottai to Rajapalayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Rajapalayamtrain 06664 / ...
2h 6m₹239–1,944Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shencottah to Rajapalayambus
2h 15m₹60–650Drive 72 km
- Drive from Shencottai to Rajapalayamcar 72 km
1h 18m₹811–1,172Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shencottai to Rajapalayamtaxi 72 km
1h 18m₹1,800–2,200
Shencottai to Rajapalayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shencottai to Rajapalayam is to bus which costs ₹60 - ₹650 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Shencottai to Rajapalayam is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shencottah and arriving at Rajapalayam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Shencottai to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Sengottai and arriving at Rajapalayam via Tenkasi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Shencottai and Rajapalayam is 78 km. The road distance is 72 km.
The best way to get from Shencottai to Rajapalayam without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs ₹230 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Shencottai to Rajapalayam, including transfers.
Shencottai to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Shencottah station.
Shencottai to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenkasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Shencottai to Rajapalayam is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs ₹230 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹60 - ₹650 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Shencottai, India and Rajapalayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tenkasi Jn to Rajapalayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Shencottah to Rajapalayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹60–650 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Shencottah to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹60–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Shencottah to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–2,200
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More Questions & Answers
Shencottai to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Shencottai to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shencottai to Rajapalayam is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Shencottai to Rajapalayam.
There are three+ hotels available in Rajapalayam.