There are 5 ways to get from Mannarkkad to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 16731
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Rameswaramtrain 16779
8h 51m₹1,149–3,733Bus via Madurai
cheapest- Take the bus from Mannarkad to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
11h 25m₹653–1,264Bus
- Take the bus from Mannarkad to Pollachibus
- Take the bus from Pollachi to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
9h 40mDrive 422.5 km
- Drive from Mannarkkad to Rameswaramcar 422.5 km
6h 50m₹4,736–6,840Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mannarkkad to Rameswaramtaxi 422.5 km
6h 50m₹9,000–11,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mannarkkad to Rameswaram is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹650 - ₹1,300 and takes 11h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Mannarkkad to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mannarkkad to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Mannarkad and arriving at Rameswaram via Pollachi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Mannarkkad to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Rameswaram via Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Mannarkkad and Rameswaram is 438 km. The road distance is 422.5 km.
The best way to get from Mannarkkad to Rameswaram without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Mannarkkad to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Mannarkkad to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Mannarkad station.
Mannarkkad to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkad station.
The best way to get from Mannarkkad to Rameswaram is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Mannarkkad, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Mannarkkad to Rameswaram via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mannarkad to Rameswaram via Pollachi in around 9h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mannarkad to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mannarkad to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–420
- Website
- KSRTC
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Pollachi to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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Booking & Getting There
Mannarkkad to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Pollachi station.
Mannarkkad to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kodaikanal Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mannarkkad to Rameswaram is 423 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Mannarkkad to Rameswaram.
There are 140+ hotels available in Rameswaram.











