There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Kochi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Aluvatrain 16344
10h 59m₹659–2,736Bus
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Thoppumpadybus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
14h 10mDrive 414.2 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Kochicar 414.2 km
7h 18m₹4,647–6,713Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Kochitaxi 414.2 km
7h 18m₹8,000–10,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRZ - COK
9h 48m₹7,204–16,451
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Kochi is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,800 and takes 10h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Kochi is to drive which takes 7h 18m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Thoppumpady via Tiruchirappalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Maharajas College via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Kochi is 561 km. The road distance is 414.2 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Rameswaram to Kochi, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Kochi bus services, operated by MRM Travels, depart from Rameswaram station.
Rameswaram to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kochi is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 10m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Kochi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Aluva once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameswaram to Thoppumpady via Tiruchirappalli in around 14h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–38,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- 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 Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 99405 65430
- [email protected]
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Website
- Annai Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Annai Travels
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Suriya Busline
Bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Suriya Busline
- Phone
- +91 99470 04865
- [email protected]
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Thoppumpady
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Kochi bus services, operated by MRM Travels, arrive at Tiruchirappalli station.
Rameswaram to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Kochi is 414 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Rameswaram to Kochi.
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