There are 6 ways to get from Rameswaram to Thumba by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Nagercoil Jntrain 22621
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Velitrain 06773
10h 13m₹382–3,003Bus via Eruvādi
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Sellurbus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Valliyurbus
- Take the bus from Valliyur to Infosys Gatebus
10h 17m₹3,266–7,301Drive 365.6 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Thumbacar 365.6 km
5h 50m₹4,102–5,925Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Thumbataxi 365.6 km
5h 50m₹6,500–8,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
10h 1m₹11,104–16,631Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
- Take the bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Infosys Gatebus
12h₹1,573–4,440
Rameswaram to Thumba by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Thumba is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 10h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Thumba is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Thumba. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Infosys Gate via Madurai and Valliyur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Thumba. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Veli via Nagercoil Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Thumba is 473 km. The road distance is 365.6 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Thumba without a car is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Rameswaram to Thumba, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Thumba bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Thumba train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Thumba is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Eruvādi, which costs ₹3,200 - ₹7,500 and takes 10h 17m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Thumba, Kerala, India?
You can take a train from Rameswaram to Veli via Nagercoil Jn in around 10h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Infosys Gate via Sellur, Madurai, and Valliyur in around 10h 17m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Veli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Rameshwaram to Sellur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Valliyur to Infosys Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Infosys Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–3,500
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹1,200–2,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Thumba bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Sellur station.
Rameswaram to Thumba train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Thumba is 366 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Rameswaram to Thumba.
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