There are 4 ways to get from Varkala to Rajapalayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Rajapalayamtrain 06110
5h 39m₹170–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam Opp Railwy Station to Rajapalayambus
5h 39m₹915–2,685Drive 163.5 km
- Drive from Varkala to Rajapalayamcar 163.5 km
2h 47m₹1,835–2,651Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Rajapalayamtaxi 163.5 km
2h 47m₹2,700–3,300
Varkala to Rajapalayam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Rajapalayam is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Rajapalayam is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala station to Rajapalayam. However, there are services departing from Kollam Opp Railwy Station and arriving at Rajapalayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varkala and arriving at Rajapalayam. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Varkala and Rajapalayam is 194 km. The road distance is 163.5 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Rajapalayam without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
The train from Varkala to Rajapalayam takes 5h 39m including transfers and departs once a week.
Varkala to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, depart from Kollam Opp Railwy Station.
Varkala to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Rajapalayam is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Rajapalayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Rajapalayam once a week. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 39m. Alternatively, Vetri Travels operates a bus from Kollam Opp Railwy Station to Rajapalayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹800–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- 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 Kollam Opp Railwy Station to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–1,800
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- A/C Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,300
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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Booking & Getting There
Varkala to Rajapalayam bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Varkala to Rajapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Rajapalayam is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Varkala to Rajapalayam.
There are three+ hotels available in Rajapalayam.