There are 4 ways to get from Rameswaram to Kollam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kollambus
9h 28m₹1,799–3,599Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rameswaram to Kollam Jntrain 16344
13h 17m₹360–2,800Drive 357.7 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Kollamcar 357.7 km
5h 47m₹3,988–5,760Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Kollamtaxi 357.7 km
5h 47m₹5,500–7,500
Rameswaram to Kollam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Kollam is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 13h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Kollam is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Kollam via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Kollam Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 17m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Kollam is 437 km. The road distance is 357.7 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kollam without a car is to bus which takes 9h 28m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Rameswaram to Kollam, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Kollam bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kollam is to bus which takes 9h 28m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 13h 17m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Kollam, India?
You can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Kollam via Mattuthavani and Madurai in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Kollam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 13h 17m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,300
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Kollam bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Rameswaram to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Kollam is 358 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Rameswaram to Kollam.
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