There are 7 ways to get from Alappuzha to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Kollam
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
12h 15m₹487–3,954Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Virudunagar Jntrain 16128
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22622
13h 33m₹437–3,341Bus via Thiruvananthapuram
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Rameswarambus
13h 18mDrive 401.4 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Rameswaramcar 401.4 km
6h 39m₹3,909–5,646Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Rameswaramtaxi 401.4 km
6h 39m₹8,000–10,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
10h 10m₹11,184–20,685Bus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha Private Bus Stand to Kochi Vytilla Junctionbus
- Take the bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Rameswarambus
14h 1m
Alappuzha to Rameswaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Rameswaram via Ambalapuzha, Thiruvananthapuram and Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Rameswaram via Kollam Jn and Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Rameswaram is 488 km. The road distance is 401.4 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Rameswaram without a car is to train via Kollam which takes 12h 15m and costs ₹480 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 12h 15m to get from Alappuzha to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Saranya Motors, depart from Alappuzha Private Bus Stand station.
Alappuzha to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Rameswaram is to train via Kollam which takes 12h 15m and costs ₹480 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Thiruvananthapuram, which costs and takes 13h 18m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Alappuzha to Rameswaram via Kollam Jn and Manamadurai Jn in around 12h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alappuzha to Rameswaram via Ambalapuzha, Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, and Madurai in around 13h 18m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–41,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kollam Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 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 Alappuzha to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- 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 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–240
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- sbmtransportcustomercare@gmail.com
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Cit Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Cit Travels
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- customercareveeveebus@gmail.com
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- info@shyamolibus.com
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,900
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- pal.narayanan.06@gmail.com
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Phone
- 044 24797310
- tippusultanbus@gmail.com
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
- Phone
- +91 63662 95656
- info@svbt.in
- Website
- Sri Vengamamba Bus Transport
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Vengamamba Bus Transport
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Website
- Murahara Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Murahara Travels
- Website
- Dpt Holidays
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Dpt Holidays
- Website
- Cocktail Luxury Bus
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Cocktail Luxury Bus
Bus from Alappuzha Private Bus Stand to Kochi Vytilla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Cocktail Luxury Bus
- Phone
- +91 9843572972
- jvtgopal2022@gmail.com
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
- Website
- Sharma Transports
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sharma Transports
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sharma Transports
- Phone
- +91 89250 36450
- info@arthitravels.in
- Website
- Arthi Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Arthi Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Arthi Travels
- Website
- Excellent Holidays
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Excellent Holidays
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Excellent Holidays
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- customercare@krishbus.com
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Saranya Motors
Bus from Alappuzha Private Bus Stand to Kochi Vytilla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Saranya Motors
- Website
- Galaxy Tours
Bus from Alappuzha Private Bus Stand to Kochi Vytilla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Galaxy Tours
- Phone
- +91 88758 80888
- info@g8express.com
- Website
- G8 Express
Bus from Alappuzha Private Bus Stand to Kochi Vytilla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- G8 Express
- Website
- Kurumban Travels
Bus from Alappuzha Private Bus Stand to Kochi Vytilla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Kurumban Travels
- Website
- Nikki Tours And Travels
Bus from Alappuzha Private Bus Stand to Kochi Vytilla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Nikki Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 75111 00055
- edenstransports@gmail.com
- Website
- Edens Holidays
Bus from Alappuzha Private Bus Stand to Kochi Vytilla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Edens Holidays
- Website
- Standard Tours
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Standard Tours
- Website
- Sri Murugas Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Murugas Travels
- Phone
- +91 90033 58782
- balajimanickam0804@gmail.com
- Website
- GRM Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- GRM Travels
- Website
- MLT Travels
Bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- MLT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–10,000
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Saranya Motors, arrive at Kochi Vytilla Junction station.
Alappuzha to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Rameswaram is 401 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Alappuzha to Rameswaram.
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