There are 7 ways to get from Rameswaram to Vatakara by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Palakkadtrain 16344
- Take the train from Palakkad to Vadakaratrain 02197 / ...
11h 33m₹426–3,333Bus via Kozhikode
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kozhikodebus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode to Vadakarabus
15h 25mDrive 560.2 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Vatakaracar 560.2 km
8h 43m₹6,279–9,070Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Vatakarataxi 560.2 km
8h 43m₹12,000–15,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane TRZ - CCJ
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Vadakaratrain
10h 38m₹6,574–21,051Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
- Take the bus from Madurai to Vadakarabus
16h 45m₹823–1,660Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane IXM - CCJ
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Vadakaratrain
8h 40m₹14,284–20,753
Rameswaram to Vatakara by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Vatakara is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,700 and takes 16h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Vatakara is to taxi and fly and train which takes 8h 40m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Vatakara. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Vadakara via Madurai and Kozhikode. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Vatakara. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Vadakara via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Vatakara is 580 km. The road distance is 560.2 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Vatakara without a car is to train which takes 11h 33m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 11h 33m to get from Rameswaram to Vatakara, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Vatakara bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Rameswaram station.
Rameswaram to Vatakara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Vatakara is to train which takes 11h 33m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Kozhikode, which costs and takes 15h 25m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Vatakara, India?
You can take a train from Rameswaram to Vadakara via Palakkad in around 11h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameswaram to Vadakara via Madurai and Kozhikode in around 15h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–21,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–21,000
Flights from Madurai to Calicut International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Madurai to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–19,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- 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
Train from Palakkad to Vadakara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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 Kozhikkode to Vadakara
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kozhikkode to Vadakara
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Kozhikode
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Rameswaram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Kozhikode
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kozhikode to Vadakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai to Vadakara
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–850
- Website
- KSRTC
- Super Fast Premium
- ₹600–850
- 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
- 5h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–15,000
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Vatakara bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Rameswaram to Vatakara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Vatakara is 560 km. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from Rameswaram to Vatakara.
There are 37+ hotels available in Vatakara.











