There are 6 ways to get from Ponkunnam to Rameswaram by taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Ponkunnam to Bodinayakkanurtaxi
- Take the train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
8h 2m₹3,353–6,008Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
15h 20m₹449–3,152Bus
- Take the bus from Mundakayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
11h 24m₹583–1,304Drive 377.2 km
- Drive from Ponkunnam to Rameswaramcar 377.2 km
6h 21m₹4,206–6,075Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponkunnam to Rameswaramtaxi 377.2 km
6h 21m₹7,500–9,000Bus via Thekkady
- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Kumilybus
- Take the bus from Kumily to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwarambus
12h 10m₹1,559–2,722
Ponkunnam to Rameswaram by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponkunnam to Rameswaram is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,300 and takes 11h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Ponkunnam to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 6h 21m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponkunnam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Ponkunnam and arriving at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via Mundakayam and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Ponkunnam and Rameswaram is 387 km. The road distance is 377.2 km.
The best way to get from Ponkunnam to Rameswaram without a car is to taxi and train which takes 8h 2m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Ponkunnam to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Ponkunnam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Mundakayam station.
Ponkunnam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponkunnam to Rameswaram is 377 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Ponkunnam to Rameswaram.
There are 131+ hotels available in Rameswaram.
What companies run services between Ponkunnam, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Ponkunnam to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via Mundakkayam, Mundakayam, Mattuthavani Bus Stop, and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 11h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 Chengannur to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- KSRTC
Bus from Mundakayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–360
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ponkunnam to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹85–170
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kumily to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ponkunnam to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–9,000
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