There are 6 ways to get from Alappuzha to Rameswaram by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Rameswarambus
12h 12mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Virudunagar Jntrain 16128
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22622
13h 33m₹437–3,341Train via Kollam
- 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₹487–3,954Drive 401.4 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Rameswaramcar 401.4 km
6h 39m₹4,486–6,479Taxi
- 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
11h 15m₹11,184–19,685
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 ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
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 12h 12m.
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 587 km. The road distance is 401.4 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Rameswaram without a car is to bus which takes 12h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 12m to get from Alappuzha to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ambalapuzha 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 bus which takes 12h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Kollam, which costs ₹480 - ₹4,000 and takes 12h 15m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Alappuzha to Rameswaram via Ambalapuzha, Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, and Madurai in around 12h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alappuzha to Rameswaram via Kollam Jn and Manamadurai Jn in around 12h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- 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
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–21,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–45,000
- 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
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–10,000
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kesavadasapuram 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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