There are 6 ways to get from Rameswaram to Vaikom by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Aluvatrain 16344
12h 39m₹393–2,481Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Vaikombus
12h 55m₹1,649–2,729Drive 415 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Vaikomcar 415 km
6h 46m₹4,689–6,773Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Vaikomtaxi 415 km
6h 46m₹8,000–10,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRZ - COK
13h 14m₹8,353–14,396Bus 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 Vaikombus
13h 15m₹663–1,240
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Vaikom is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹650 - ₹1,300 and takes 13h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Vaikom is to drive which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Vaikom via Mattuthavani Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Tripunithura via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Vaikom is 588 km. The road distance is 415 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Vaikom without a car is to train which takes 12h 39m and costs ₹390 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 12h 39m to get from Rameswaram to Vaikom, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Vaikom bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Vaikom is to train which takes 12h 39m and costs ₹390 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,800 and takes 12h 55m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Vaikom, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Aluva once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Vaikom via Mattuthavani and Mattuthavani Bus Stop in around 12h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
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
- 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 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Vaikom bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Rameswaram to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Vaikom is 415 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Rameswaram to Vaikom.
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