There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Rameswaram by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
11h 21m₹622–1,232Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
13h 10m₹389–3,086Drive 393.7 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Rameswaramcar 393.7 km
6h 32m₹4,417–6,379Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Rameswaramtaxi 393.7 km
6h 32m₹7,500–9,500Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwarambus
11h 49m₹1,602–2,682
Kottayam to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Rameswaram is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,300 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 6h 32m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Rameswaram via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
The distance between Kottayam and Rameswaram is 421 km. The road distance is 393.7 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Rameswaram without a car is to bus which takes 11h 21m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 11h 21m to get from Kottayam to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Kottayam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Rameswaram is to bus which takes 11h 21m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 13h 10m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Kottayam to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via Mattuthavani Bus Stop and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 11h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Rameswaram via Manamadurai Jn in around 13h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–390
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–390
- 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
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Kottayam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Rameswaram is 394 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Kottayam to Rameswaram.
There are 133+ hotels available in Rameswaram.