There are 4 ways to get from Mannar to Rameswaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengannur to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
12h 38m₹595–3,266Bus
- 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
13h 6m₹884–1,626Drive 371.3 km
- Drive from Mannar to Rameswaramcar 371.3 km
6h 16m₹4,193–6,056Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mannar to Rameswaramtaxi 371.3 km
6h 16m₹6,000–7,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mannar to Rameswaram is to bus which costs ₹850 - ₹1,700 and takes 13h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Mannar to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mannar to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Thiruvalla and arriving at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via Kottayam and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Mannar to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Chengannur and arriving at Rameswaram via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
The distance between Mannar and Rameswaram is 475 km. The road distance is 371.3 km.
The best way to get from Mannar to Rameswaram without a car is to train which takes 12h 38m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 12h 38m to get from Mannar to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Mannar to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Mannar to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengannur station.
The best way to get from Mannar to Rameswaram is to train which takes 12h 38m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹1,700 and takes 13h 6m.
What companies run services between Mannar, Kerala, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Mannar to Rameswaram via Chengannur and Manamadurai Jn in around 12h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mannar to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via Thiruvalla, Kottayam, Mattuthavani Bus Stop, and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 13h 6m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengannur to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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/
- 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 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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More Questions & Answers
Mannar to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Mannar to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mannar to Rameswaram is 371 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Mannar to Rameswaram.
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