There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Cherthala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Aluvatrain 16344
- Take the train from Aluva to Cherthalatrain 16341 / ...
12h 2m₹424–3,296Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Sellurbus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Ambalapuzhabus
12h 53mDrive 416.5 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Cherthalacar 416.5 km
6h 46m₹4,715–6,810Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Cherthalataxi 416.5 km
6h 46m₹8,000–10,000Train via Virudhunagar
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Virudunagar Jntrain 22621
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Cherthalatrain 16127
12h 32m₹442–3,486
Rameswaram to Cherthala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Cherthala is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,300 and takes 12h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Cherthala is to drive which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Chertala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Kesavadasapuram and Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Cherthala via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Cherthala is 588 km. The road distance is 416.5 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Cherthala without a car is to train which takes 12h 2m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 12h 2m to get from Rameswaram to Cherthala, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Cherthala bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Cherthala is to train which takes 12h 2m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 53m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Cherthala, India?
You can take a train from Rameswaram to Cherthala via Aluva in around 12h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Chertala via Sellur, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kesavadasapuram, and Ambalapuzha in around 12h 53m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Aluva to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Rameswaram to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Virudunagar Jn to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Rameshwaram to Sellur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Cherthala bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Sellur station.
Rameswaram to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Cherthala is 417 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Rameswaram to Cherthala.
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