There are 9 ways to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Rameswaram by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, taxi, or bus
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Fly to Madurai, train
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
9h 50m₹9,235–16,402Train via Manamadurai
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
16h 22m₹515–3,420Train
- Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Rameswaramtrain
13h₹570–4,060Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Aluva to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus
14h 12m₹1,830–5,510Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kochi-COK to Rameswaram399 km
6h 58mDrive 399 km
- Drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Rameswaramcar 399 km
6h 58m₹4,502–6,503Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi Airport (COK) to Rameswaramtaxi 399 km
6h 58m₹8,000–10,000Fly to Salem, bus, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane COK - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem to Trichybus
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain
10h 55m₹7,565–18,716Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwarambus
16h 7m₹1,741–2,935
Kochi Airport (COK) to Rameswaram by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Rameswaram is to train via Manamadurai which costs ₹500 - ₹3,500 and takes 16h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 6h 58m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi Airport (COK) to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Kochi Airport and arriving at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via Aluva, Salem and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi Airport (COK) to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Rameswaram via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
The distance between Kochi Airport (COK) and Rameswaram is 362 km. The road distance is 399 km.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Rameswaram without a car is to train which takes 13h and costs ₹550 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Rameswaram is to train which takes 13h and costs ₹550 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Salem, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹5,500 and takes 14h 12m.
What companies run services between Kochi Airport (COK), India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Kochi Airport to Rameswaram via Aluva station, Aluva, Palakkad, and Kodaikanal Road in around 13h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kochi Airport to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via Aluva station, Aluva, Salem, Madurai, and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 14h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–41,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–28,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
Train from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- 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
- 4h 10m
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- 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 Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Aluva to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,500
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹850–2,500
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Trichy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- FlixBus India
- 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
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kochi-COK to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kochi Airport (COK) to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi Airport (COK) to Rameswaram is 399 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Rameswaram.
There are 132+ hotels available in Rameswaram.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kochi Airport (COK) and Rameswaram. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















