There are 7 ways to get from Kumbalam 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
12h 19m₹917–4,569Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tripunitura to Virudunagar Jntrain 16328
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22622
15h 7m₹767–3,710Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Ernakulam, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Sellur to Rameshwarambus
13h 28mDrive 410.8 km
- Drive from Kumbalam to Rameswaramcar 410.8 km
7h 15m₹4,642–6,704Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbalam to Rameswaramtaxi 410.8 km
7h 15m₹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
9h 46m₹9,746–16,577Bus
- 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
13h 39m₹1,085–1,808
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbalam to Rameswaram is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,900 and takes 13h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbalam to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbalam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam, Kerala and arriving at Rameshwaram via Sellur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumbalam 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 12h 19m.
The distance between Kumbalam and Rameswaram is 566 km. The road distance is 410.8 km.
The best way to get from Kumbalam to Rameswaram without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 12h 19m and costs ₹900 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 12h 19m to get from Kumbalam to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Kumbalam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Cholan Tours, depart from Ernakulam, Kerala station.
Kumbalam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kumbalam to Rameswaram is to train via Palakkad which takes 12h 19m and costs ₹900 - ₹4,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 13h 28m.
What companies run services between Kumbalam, Kerala, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kumbalam to Rameswaram via Ernakulam Jn, Palakkad, and Kodaikanal Road in around 12h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kumbalam to Rameshwaram via Ernakulam, Kerala, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Sellur in around 13h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–14,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–14,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–14,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tripunitura to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Website
- Cholan Tours
Bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Cholan Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- 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
Kumbalam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Cholan Tours, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbalam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbalam to Rameswaram is 411 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Kumbalam to Rameswaram.
There are 135+ hotels available in Rameswaram.






