There are 5 ways to get from Sri Lanka to Rameswaram by plane, train, ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain
7h 15m₹13,518–39,167Train, ferry via Kāraikudi
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karaikkudi Jntrain
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rameswaramtrain
21h 32m₹7,236–10,066Train, ferry
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Rameswaramtrain
21h 12m₹7,246–10,266Bus, ferry, train
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karaikkudi Jntrain
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rameswaramtrain
25h 38m₹7,285–9,659Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
6h 52m₹12,013–26,302
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sri Lanka to Rameswaram is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000 and takes 21h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Sri Lanka to Rameswaram is to fly and train which takes 6h 52m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹27,000.
The distance between Sri Lanka and Rameswaram is 708 km.
The best way to get from Sri Lanka to Rameswaram without a car is to train and ferry which takes 21h 12m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Sri Lanka to Rameswaram, including transfers.
There are 140+ hotels available in Rameswaram.
What companies run services between Sri Lanka and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
There is no direct connection from Sri Lanka to Rameswaram. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Rameswaram. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Rameswaram via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Thanjavur in around 21h 12m.
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–36,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- 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 Nagappattinam to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thanjavur to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Nagappattinam to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Nagappattinam to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- ₹390–550
- 3rd Class Fare
- ₹440–550
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- ₹390–550
- 3rd Class Fare
- ₹440–550
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹370–474
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- ₹370–410
- Semi Lux
- ₹470–650
- Super Lux
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
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