There are 7 ways to get from Kothamangalam to Rameswaram by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Sellur to Rameshwarambus
13h 18mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Kottayambus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
16h 10m₹461–3,254Train
- Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Rameswaramtrain
13h 24m₹551–4,113Drive 366.9 km
- Drive from Kothamangalam to Rameswaramcar 366.9 km
6h 26m₹4,116–5,945Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kothamangalam to Rameswaramtaxi 366.9 km
6h 26m₹7,000–9,000Fly, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
13h 44m₹8,796–17,508Bus via Dindigul
- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Munnar Depotbus
- Take the bus from Munnar, Kerala to Dindigul, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Dindigul to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus
14h 36m
Kothamangalam to Rameswaram by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kothamangalam to Rameswaram is to bus and train which costs ₹460 - ₹3,300 and takes 16h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kothamangalam to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 6h 26m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kothamangalam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Kothamangalam and arriving at Rameshwaram via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Sellur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Kothamangalam 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 24m.
The distance between Kothamangalam and Rameswaram is 463 km. The road distance is 366.9 km.
The best way to get from Kothamangalam to Rameswaram without a car is to bus which takes 13h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 13h 18m to get from Kothamangalam to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Kothamangalam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kothamangalam station.
Kothamangalam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Kothamangalam to Rameswaram is to bus which takes 13h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,200 and takes 13h 24m.
What companies run services between Kothamangalam, Kerala, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Kothamangalam to Rameshwaram via Palani, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Sellur in around 13h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kothamangalam to Rameswaram via Aluva, Aluva, Palakkad, and Kodaikanal Road in around 13h 24m.
- 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 Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 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 Kottayam to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
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 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kothamangalam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–490
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹380–490
Bus from Kothamangalam to Munnar Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹80–180
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Seater
- ₹130–180
Bus from Kothamangalam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Dindigul to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.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 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kothamangalam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Kothamangalam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kothamangalam to Rameswaram is 367 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Kothamangalam to Rameswaram.
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