There are 3 ways to get from Jaffna to Rameswaram by plane, train, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane JAF - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain
7h 12m₹13,980–38,530Ferry, train via Kāraikudi
cheapest- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karaikkudi Jntrain
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rameswaramtrain
13h 21m₹7,160–9,478Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Rameswaramtrain
13h 1m₹7,170–9,678
Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Rameswaram is to ferry and train which costs ₹7,000 - ₹10,000 and takes 13h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Rameswaram is to fly and train which takes 7h 12m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹39,000.
The distance between Jaffna and Rameswaram is 478 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Rameswaram without a car is to ferry and train which takes 13h 1m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹10,000.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Jaffna to Rameswaram, including transfers.
There are 136+ hotels available in Rameswaram.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Rameswaram. However, you can take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Rameswaram. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to Rameswaram via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Thanjavur in around 13h 1m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–34,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Nagappattinam to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thanjavur to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Nagappattinam to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
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