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How to get fromRameswaram to Kerala backwatersby train, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Kerala backwaters by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Ernakulam Towntrain train 16344
    2. Walk from Ernakulam Town to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    10h 51m

  2. Bus, travel via Ernakulam

    1. Take the bus from Rameswaram to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Ernakulambus bus
    3. Walk from Ernakulam to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    13h 27m

  3. Train, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane TRZ - COK
    3. Walk from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    9h 53m

  4. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Vaikombus bus
    3. Walk from Vaikom to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    13h 30m

  5. Train, travel via Virudhunagar

    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Virudunagar Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Mulanturuttitrain train
    3. Walk from Mulanturutti to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    14h 59m

Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,007Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 568.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 51m

What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Kerala backwaters, Kerala, India?

There is no direct connection from Rameswaram to Kerala backwaters. However, you can take the train to Ernakulam Town then travel to Kerala backwaters. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameswaram to Kerala backwaters via Madurai and Ernakulam in around 13h 27m.

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