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There are 8 ways to get from Kochi to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train via Palakkad

    best
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Rameswaramtrain train
    12h 15m
    ₹835–4,472

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain train 16361 / ...
    2. Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain train 22661 / ...
    13h 45m
    ₹725–3,672

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Maduraibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Rameswarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    12h 51m

  4. Drive  413.9 km

    1. Drive from Kochi to Rameswaramcar car 413.9 km
    7h 18m
    ₹4,015–5,799

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Rameswaramtaxi taxi 413.9 km
    7h 18m
    ₹8,000–10,000

  6. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane COK - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain train
    9h 54m
    ₹7,767–17,460

  7. Bus via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Tiruchirappallibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    15h

  8. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane COK - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain train
    9h 36m
    ₹10,262–18,595

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 562.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 15m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?

You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Rameswaram via Ernakulam Jn, Palakkad, and Kodaikanal Road in around 12h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Rameswaram via Ernakulam, Vythilla Hub, Kochi Vytilla Junction, and Madurai in around 12h 51m.

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