There are 4 ways to get from Rameswaram to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Kottayamtrain 16344
11h 32m₹330–2,600Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kottayambus
11h 50m₹1,609–2,679Drive 386.6 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Kottayamcar 386.6 km
6h 20m₹4,375–6,320Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Kottayamtaxi 386.6 km
6h 20m₹7,500–9,500
Rameswaram to Kottayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 11h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Kottayam is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Kottayam via Mattuthavani Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 32m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Kottayam is 612 km. The road distance is 386.6 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 11h 32m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600.
The train from Rameswaram to Kottayam takes 11h 32m including transfers and departs once daily.
Rameswaram to Kottayam bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kottayam is to train which takes 11h 32m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,700 and takes 11h 50m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 11h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Kottayam via Mattuthavani and Mattuthavani Bus Stop in around 11h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Kottayam bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Rameswaram to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Kottayam is 387 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Rameswaram to Kottayam.
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