There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Vaikom 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 Vaikombus
12h 52m₹1,649–2,729Bus via Madurai
cheapest- 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₹663–1,240Train
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Manamadurai Jntrain 22662 / ...
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Kottayamtrain 16362
14h 2m₹908–4,425Drive 415 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Vaikomcar 415 km
6h 46m₹4,670–6,745Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Vaikomtaxi 415 km
6h 46m₹8,000–10,000
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 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Vaikom via Manamadurai Jn and Kottayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Vaikom is 458 km. The road distance is 415 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Vaikom without a car is to bus which takes 12h 52m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 12h 52m 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 bus which takes 12h 52m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹4,500 and takes 14h 2m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Vaikom, India?
You can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Vaikom via Mattuthavani and Mattuthavani Bus Stop in around 12h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rameswaram to Vaikom via Manamadurai Jn, Kottayam, and Vaikom in around 14h 2m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Vaikom
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–430
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Vaikom
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–430
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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 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 Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Vaikom is 415 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Rameswaram to Vaikom.
There are 412+ hotels available in Vaikom.