There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train via Palakkad
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Rameswaramtrain
11h 59m₹523–4,040Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
14h 13m₹412–3,251Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Sellur to Rameshwarambus
14h 47mDrive 413.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Rameswaramcar 413.9 km
7h 18m₹4,643–6,707Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Rameswaramtaxi 413.9 km
7h 18m₹8,000–10,000Fly, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
12h 49m₹8,800–17,453Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
14h 51m₹705–1,363
Kochi to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Rameswaram is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹1,400 and takes 14h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 7h 18m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Rameshwaram via Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala and Sellur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Rameswaram via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
The distance between Kochi and Rameswaram is 555 km. The road distance is 413.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Rameswaram without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 11h 59m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 11h 59m to get from Kochi to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Kochi to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Merlin Connect, depart from Angamaly station.
Kochi to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Rameswaram is to train via Palakkad which takes 11h 59m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Thrissur, which costs and takes 14h 47m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Rameswaram via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road in around 11h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Rameshwaram via Angamaly, Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Sellur in around 14h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–33,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Sellur to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–480
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- 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 to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Merlin Connect, arrive at Thrissur, Kerala station.
Kochi to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Rameswaram is 414 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Kochi to Rameswaram.
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