There are 8 ways to get from Nilambūr to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Palakkad
best- Take the train from Nilambur Road to Shoranur Jntrain
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Rameswaramtrain
12h 17m₹817–4,995Bus via Madurai
cheapest- Take the bus from Nilambur to Perinthalmannabus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus
14h 20m₹730–1,672Bus
- Take the bus from Nilambur to Perinthalmannabus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Pollachibus
- Take the bus from Pollachi to Rameswarambus
12h 35mDrive 479.6 km
- Drive from Nilambūr to Rameswaramcar 479.6 km
7h 50m₹5,357–7,737Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilambūr to Rameswaramtaxi 479.6 km
7h 50m₹10,000–13,000Taxi, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Nilambūr to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)taxi
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CCJ - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain
10h 5m₹6,803–21,504Train
- Take the train from Nilambur Road to Shoranur Jntrain
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
16h 47m₹747–4,545Taxi, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the taxi from Nilambūr to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)taxi
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Madurai (IXM)plane CCJ - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
9h 18m₹11,298–18,639
Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nilambūr to Rameswaram is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹700 - ₹1,700 and takes 14h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Nilambūr to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 7h 50m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nilambūr to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Nilambur and arriving at Rameswaram via Perinthalmanna and Pollachi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Nilambūr to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Nilambur Road and arriving at Rameswaram via Shoranur Jn, Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
The distance between Nilambūr and Rameswaram is 516 km. The road distance is 479.6 km.
The best way to get from Nilambūr to Rameswaram without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 12h 17m and costs ₹800 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 12h 17m to get from Nilambūr to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Nilambūr to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Nilambur station.
Nilambūr to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nilambur Road station.
The best way to get from Nilambūr to Rameswaram is to train via Palakkad which takes 12h 17m and costs ₹800 - ₹5,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 35m.
What companies run services between Nilambūr, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Nilambūr to Rameswaram via Nilambur Road, Shoranur Jn, Palakkad, and Kodaikanal Road in around 12h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nilambur to Rameswaram via Perinthalmanna and Pollachi in around 12h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–21,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–27,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–25,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–19,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nilambur Road to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Shoranur Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
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 Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Nilambur Road to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Shoranur Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
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 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Nilambur to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perinthalmanna to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–220
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Nilambur to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perinthalmanna to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–700
- Website
- KSRTC
- Super Fast Premium
- ₹500–700
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Pollachi to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Pollachi to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Pollachi to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- SP Transport
Bus from Pollachi to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SP Transport
- 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
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–13,000
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Booking & Getting There
Nilambūr to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Perinthalmanna station.
Nilambūr to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Shoranur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilambūr to Rameswaram is 480 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Nilambūr to Rameswaram.
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