There are 4 ways to get from Rameswaram to Palakkad by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Palghat Towntrain 16344
6h 20m₹250–2,000Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
- Take the bus from Madurai to Palakkadbus
11h 40m₹603–1,180Drive 390 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Palakkadcar 390 km
6h 5m₹4,414–6,376Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Palakkadtaxi 390 km
6h 5m₹8,500–11,000
Rameswaram to Palakkad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Palakkad is to train which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Palakkad is to drive which takes 6h 5m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand and arriving at Palakkad via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Palghat Town. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Palakkad is 399 km. The road distance is 390 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Palakkad without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000.
The train from Rameswaram to Palghat Town takes 6h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.
Rameswaram to Palakkad bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand station.
Rameswaram to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Palakkad is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,200 and takes 11h 40m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Palakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Palghat Town once daily. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to Palakkad via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand and Madurai in around 11h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Palakkad bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand station.
Rameswaram to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palghat Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Palakkad is 390 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Rameswaram to Palakkad.
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