There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Manimala by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Mundakayambus
10h 48m₹2,019–3,259Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruvallatrain 16344
12h 35m₹893–3,281Drive 358.9 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Manimalacar 358.9 km
5h 57m₹4,080–5,892Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Manimalataxi 358.9 km
5h 57m₹6,000–7,500Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Mundakayambus
11h 8m₹1,033–1,770
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Manimala is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,800 and takes 11h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Manimala is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Manimala. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Mundakayam via Mattuthavani Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Manimala. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Tiruvalla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Manimala is 394 km. The road distance is 358.9 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Manimala without a car is to bus which takes 10h 48m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 10h 48m to get from Rameswaram to Manimala, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Manimala bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Manimala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Manimala is to bus which takes 10h 48m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,300 and takes 12h 35m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Manimala, India?
You can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Manimala via Mattuthavani, Mattuthavani Bus Stop, and Mundakayam in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Tiruvalla once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 12h 2m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Tiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- 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
- 5h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Manimala bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Rameswaram to Manimala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruvalla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Manimala is 359 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Rameswaram to Manimala.
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