There are 8 ways to get from Ernākulam to Rameswaram by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the bus from Madurai to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
11h 56mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Virudunagar Jntrain 16128 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22622
14h 51m₹459–3,507Train via Palakkad
- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Rameswaramtrain
12h 15m₹522–4,033Drive 413.1 km
- Drive from Ernākulam to Rameswaramcar 413.1 km
7h 19m₹4,003–5,782Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ernākulam to Rameswaramtaxi 413.1 km
7h 19m₹8,000–10,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain
9h 43m₹7,603–17,267Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
13h 20m₹685–1,321Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
9h 25m₹10,098–18,402
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ernākulam to Rameswaram is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹650 - ₹1,400 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Ernākulam to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 7h 19m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ernākulam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Rameswaram via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Ernākulam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Town and arriving at Rameswaram via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
The distance between Ernākulam and Rameswaram is 432 km. The road distance is 413.1 km.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Rameswaram without a car is to bus which takes 11h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 56m to get from Ernākulam to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Ernākulam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by MLT Travels, depart from Ernakulam station.
Ernākulam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Town station.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Rameswaram is to bus which takes 11h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Palakkad, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,100 and takes 12h 15m.
What companies run services between Ernākulam, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Rameswaram via Madurai in around 11h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ernakulam Town to Rameswaram via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road in around 12h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–20,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–39,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Town to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Ernakulam Town to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,200
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Website
- MLT Travels
Bus from Ernakulam to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- MLT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9884183242
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skanda Travels
Bus from Ernakulam to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Skanda Travels
- Phone
- +91 98420 39566
- [email protected]
- Website
- New Lucky Travels
Bus from Ernakulam to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- New Lucky Travels
- Website
- Standard Tours
Bus from Ernakulam to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Standard Tours
- Phone
- +91 90033 58782
- [email protected]
- Website
- GRM Travels
Bus from Ernakulam to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- GRM Travels
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Ernakulam to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- Phone
- +91 9843572972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
- Website
- Sharma Transports
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sharma Transports
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Phone
- +91 89250 36450
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arthi Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Arthi Travels
- Website
- Excellent Holidays
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Excellent Holidays
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–480
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Ernākulam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by MLT Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Ernākulam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ernākulam to Rameswaram is 413 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Ernākulam to Rameswaram.
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