There are 4 ways to get from Colachel to Rameswaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22622
7h 20m₹979–2,761Bus
- Take the bus from Thuckalay to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
8h 6m₹1,495–3,511Drive 307 km
- Drive from Colachel to Rameswaramcar 307 km
4h 50m₹3,490–5,041Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colachel to Rameswaramtaxi 307 km
4h 50m₹6,500–8,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colachel to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Colachel to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colachel to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Thuckalay and arriving at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Colachel to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Nagercoil Jn and arriving at Rameswaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Colachel and Rameswaram is 415 km. The road distance is 307 km.
The best way to get from Colachel to Rameswaram without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Colachel to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Colachel to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Thuckalay station.
Colachel to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nagercoil Jn station.
The best way to get from Colachel to Rameswaram is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,600 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Colachel, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Nagercoil Jn to Rameswaram 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹250–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Colachel to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via Thuckalay, Madurai, and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 8h 6m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Thuckalay to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
Best Track
- Phone
- +91 45 22 66 69 99
- Website
- besttrack.in
Yellow Cabs India
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Booking & Getting There
Colachel to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Colachel to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colachel to Rameswaram is 307 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Colachel to Rameswaram.
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