There are 8 ways to get from Thiruvankulam to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train via Palakkad
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Rameswaramtrain
13h 27m₹805–4,445Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tripunitura to Virudunagar Jntrain 16328
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22622
14h 58m₹652–3,574Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Ernakulam, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Sellur to Rameshwarambus
13h 27mDrive 399.1 km
- Drive from Thiruvankulam to Rameswaramcar 399.1 km
7h 1m₹4,533–6,548Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvankulam to Rameswaramtaxi 399.1 km
7h 1m₹8,000–10,000Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
9h 42m₹10,218–18,544Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
15h 3m₹965–1,675Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane COK - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Rameswaramtrain
10h 30m₹8,123–17,549
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvankulam to Rameswaram is to bus which costs ₹950 - ₹1,700 and takes 15h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvankulam to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 7h 1m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvankulam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam, Kerala and arriving at Rameshwaram via Sellur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvankulam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Tripunithura and arriving at Rameswaram via Ernakulam Jn, Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
The distance between Thiruvankulam and Rameswaram is 569 km. The road distance is 399.1 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvankulam to Rameswaram without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 13h 27m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,500.
It takes approximately 13h 27m to get from Thiruvankulam to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Thiruvankulam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Cholan Tours, depart from Ernakulam, Kerala station.
Thiruvankulam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Thiruvankulam to Rameswaram is to train via Palakkad which takes 13h 27m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 13h 27m.
What companies run services between Thiruvankulam, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Thiruvankulam to Rameswaram via Tripunithura, Ernakulam South, Ernakulam Jn, Palakkad, and Kodaikanal Road in around 13h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Thiruvankulam to Rameshwaram via Ernakulam, Kerala, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Sellur in around 13h 27m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
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 Tripunitura to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Salem Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Website
- Cholan Tours
Bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Cholan Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Thiruvankulam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Cholan Tours, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thiruvankulam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvankulam to Rameswaram is 399 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Thiruvankulam to Rameswaram.
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