There are 8 ways to get from Nilambūr to Rameswaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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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 15m₹611–4,755Train
cheapest- 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 45m₹541–4,305Bus
- 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₹730–1,672Drive 479.6 km
- Drive from Nilambūr to Rameswaramcar 479.6 km
7h 50m₹5,423–7,833Taxi
- 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
11h 10m₹6,803–22,504Train, bus
- Take the train from Nilambur Road to Punkunnamtrain
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Sellur to Rameshwarambus
14h 43mTaxi, 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
12h 43m₹12,298–15,639
Nilambūr to Rameswaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nilambūr to Rameswaram is to bus 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 FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via Perinthalmanna and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.
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 15m.
The distance between Nilambūr and Rameswaram is 514 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 15m and costs ₹600 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 12h 15m 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 15m and costs ₹600 - ₹4,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,700 and takes 14h 20m.
What companies run services between Nilambūr, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Nilambur Road to Rameswaram via Shoranur Jn, Palakkad, and Kodaikanal Road in around 12h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nilambur to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via Perinthalmanna, Madurai, and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 14h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–22,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–23,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–24,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Kochi, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–27,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–26,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Kochi, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–27,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Kochi, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–26,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Kochi, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–26,000
- 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 Punkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–700
- Website
- KSRTC
- Super Fast Premium
- ₹500–700
- 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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