There are 5 ways to get from Kollam to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
10h 33m₹354–2,822Bus via Rajapalayam
- Take the bus from Kollam Opp Railwy Station to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Sellur to Rameshwarambus
11h 49mDrive 360.5 km
- Drive from Kollam to Rameswaramcar 360.5 km
6h 2m₹4,044–5,841Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Rameswaramtaxi 360.5 km
6h 2m₹6,000–7,500Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
11h 55m₹585–1,248
Kollam to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Rameswaram is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,300 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 6h 2m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam station to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Kollam Opp Railwy Station and arriving at Rameshwaram via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Sellur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Rameswaram via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
The distance between Kollam and Rameswaram is 404 km. The road distance is 360.5 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Rameswaram without a car is to train which takes 10h 33m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from Kollam to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Kollam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, depart from Kollam Opp Railwy Station.
Kollam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Rameswaram is to train which takes 10h 33m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Rajapalayam, which costs and takes 11h 49m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Kollam Jn to Rameswaram via Manamadurai Jn in around 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam Opp Railwy Station to Rameshwaram via Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Sellur in around 11h 49m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Kollam Opp Railwy Station to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–1,800
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- A/C Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,500
- 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 Kollam to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–400
- 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
- 6h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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More Questions & Answers
Kollam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Kollam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Rameswaram is 361 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Kollam to Rameswaram.
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