There are 3 ways to get from Jaffna to Rameswaram Station 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 25m₹15,977–38,528Ferry, 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 35m₹7,157–9,475Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Rameswaramtrain
13h 15m₹7,167–9,675
Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Rameswaram Station is to ferry and train which costs ₹7,000 - ₹10,000 and takes 13h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Rameswaram Station is to fly and train which takes 7h 25m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹39,000.
The distance between Jaffna and Rameswaram Station is 480 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Rameswaram Station without a car is to ferry and train which takes 13h 15m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹10,000.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Jaffna to Rameswaram Station, including transfers.
There are 140+ hotels available in Rameswaram Station.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Rameswaram Station, India?
There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Rameswaram Station. However, you can take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Rameswaram, then walk to Rameswaram Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna to Rameswaram Station via Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Thanjavur, and Rameswaram in around 13h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–36,000
- 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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