There are 6 ways to get from Rameswaram to Thumba by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Nāgercoil
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Nagercoil Jntrain 22621
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16366 / ...
10h 34m₹1,042–5,203Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Valliyurbus
- Take the bus from Valliyur to Infosys Gatebus
11h 4m₹3,509–7,599Drive 365.6 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Thumbacar 365.6 km
5h 50m₹4,174–6,029Taxi
- 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 46m₹10,354–22,351Train
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16344
17h 4m₹1,052–5,151
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Thumba is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹5,500 and takes 17h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Thumba is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,500.
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 11h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Thumba. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via Nagercoil Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Thumba is 485 km. The road distance is 365.6 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Thumba without a car is to train via Nāgercoil which takes 10h 34m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 10h 34m 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 via Nāgercoil which takes 10h 34m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹3,500 - ₹8,000 and takes 11h 4m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Thumba, Kerala, India?
You can take a train from Rameswaram to Thumba via Nagercoil Jn, Thiruvananthapuram Central, Trivendrum, and Infosys campus in around 10h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Thumba via Madurai, Valliyur, and Infosys Gate in around 11h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Rameswaram to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- 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 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Thumba bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Mattuthavani 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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