There are 5 ways to get from Cherthala to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kollam
best- Take the train from Cherthala to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
13h 22m₹496–4,020Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cherthala to Virudunagar Jntrain 16128
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22622
14h 32m₹445–3,406Bus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Sellur to Rameshwarambus
14h 1mDrive 422.9 km
- Drive from Cherthala to Rameswaramcar 422.9 km
6h 58m₹4,745–6,853Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Rameswaramtaxi 422.9 km
6h 58m₹8,500–11,000
Cherthala to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherthala to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 14h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cherthala to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 6h 58m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherthala to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Chertala and arriving at Rameshwaram via Ambalapuzha, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Sellur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherthala to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Rameswaram via Kollam Jn and Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.
The distance between Cherthala and Rameswaram is 512 km. The road distance is 422.9 km.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Rameswaram without a car is to train via Kollam which takes 13h 22m and costs ₹490 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 13h 22m to get from Cherthala to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Cherthala to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ambalapuzha station.
Cherthala to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Rameswaram is to train via Kollam which takes 13h 22m and costs ₹490 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 1m.
What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Cherthala to Rameswaram via Kollam Jn and Manamadurai Jn in around 13h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chertala to Rameshwaram via Ambalapuzha, Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Sellur in around 14h 1m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherthala to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kollam Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Cherthala to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–240
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Sellur to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Cherthala to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kesavadasapuram station.
Cherthala to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherthala to Rameswaram is 423 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Cherthala to Rameswaram.
There are 132+ hotels available in Rameswaram.