There are 5 ways to get from Alappuzha to Rameswaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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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 33m₹487–3,953Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Virudunagar Jntrain 16128
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22622
14h 5m₹437–3,340Bus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Kaliyakkavilaibus
- Take the bus from Kalikkavilai to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus
12h 55m₹1,290–3,347Drive 401.1 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Rameswaramcar 401.1 km
6h 50m₹4,457–6,437Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Rameswaramtaxi 401.1 km
6h 50m₹7,000–9,000
Alappuzha to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 14h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via Kalikkavilai and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
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 33m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Rameswaram is 487 km. The road distance is 401.1 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Rameswaram without a car is to train via Kollam which takes 12h 33m and costs ₹480 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 12h 33m to get from Alappuzha to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alappuzha 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 33m and costs ₹480 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 55m.
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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alappuzha to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via Kalikkavilai, Madurai, and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 12h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Alappuzha to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Kaliyakkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–300
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalikkavilai to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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More Questions & Answers
Alappuzha to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kaliyakkavilai 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 50m to drive from Alappuzha to Rameswaram.
There are 97+ hotels available in Rameswaram.