There are 8 ways to get from Periyar to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Nilakkottai
best- Take the train from Mangalore Jn to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Rameswaramtrain
15h 12m₹1,300–5,440Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bantawala to Kannurtrain
- Take the train from Kannur to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Rameswaramtrain
21h 43m₹963–5,570Bus
- Take the bus from B C Road to Shanthi Nagarbus
- Take the bus from Electronic City to Rameshwarambus
19h 40m₹1,730–4,873Drive 754.5 km
- Drive from Periyar to Rameswaramcar 754.5 km
12h 1m₹8,525–12,313Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane IXE - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain
10h 9m₹8,109–20,274Train, bus
- Take the train from Bantawala to Kannurtrain
- Take the bus from Kannur to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus
22h 56m₹1,343–3,370Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Madurai (IXM)plane IXE - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
10h 52m₹12,104–18,409Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane IXE - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
12h 17m₹12,829–26,424
Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Periyar to Rameswaram is to train and bus which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,400 and takes 22h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Periyar to Rameswaram is to fly and train which takes 10h 9m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Periyar to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from B C Road and arriving at Rameshwaram via Shanthi Nagar and Electronic City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Periyar to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Mangalore Jn and arriving at Rameswaram via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.
The distance between Periyar and Rameswaram is 786 km. The road distance is 754.5 km.
The best way to get from Periyar to Rameswaram without a car is to train via Nilakkottai which takes 15h 12m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 15h 12m to get from Periyar to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Periyar to Rameswaram bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from B C Road station.
Periyar to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mangalore Jn station.
The best way to get from Periyar to Rameswaram is to train via Nilakkottai which takes 15h 12m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,900 and takes 19h 40m.
What companies run services between Periyar, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Periyar to Rameswaram via Mangalore Jn, Palakkad, and Kodaikanal Road in around 15h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Periyar to Rameshwaram via B C Road, Shanthi Nagar, and Electronic City in around 19h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–21,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–17,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–23,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–24,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mangalore Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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 Bantawala to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- 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 Kannur to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Bantawala to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- 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
Train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from B C Road to Shanthi Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,200
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
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More Questions & Answers
Periyar to Rameswaram bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Shanthi Nagar station.
Periyar to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Periyar to Rameswaram is 755 km. It takes approximately 12h 1m to drive from Periyar to Rameswaram.
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