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There are 4 ways to get from Johannesburg to Rameswaram by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Madurai, train

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane JNB - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain train
    23h 45m
    ₹32,410–88,953

  2. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane JNB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain train
    21h 18m
    ₹28,915–79,818

  3. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane JNB - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Rameswaramtrain train
    25h 53m
    ₹48,616–75,738

  4. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane JNB - TCR
    2. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaramtrain train
    25h 51m
    ₹39,425–106,218

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Madurai (IXM) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration20h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₹30,547Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,904.6 km
  • Duration: 23h 45m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Rameswaram. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Madurai (IXM), walk to Madurai airport, take the bus to Periyar Bus Stand, walk to Madurai Jn, then take the train to Rameswaram. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Rameswaram.

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