There are 6 ways to get from Cherthala to Rameswaram by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chertala to Kazhakkottambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakottam to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwarambus
13h 11m₹1,240–4,772Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cherthala to Virudunagar Jntrain 16128
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22622
14h 32m₹445–3,406Train via Kollam
- Take the train from Cherthala to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
13h 22m₹496–4,020Drive 422.5 km
- Drive from Cherthala to Rameswaramcar 422.5 km
7h 8m₹4,589–6,628Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Rameswaramtaxi 422.5 km
7h 8m₹7,500–9,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Cherthala to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain
13h 3m₹6,236–17,060
Cherthala to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherthala to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 14h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cherthala to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 7h 8m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherthala to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Chertala and arriving at Rameshwaram via Kazhakottam and Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherthala to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Rameswaram via Kollam Jn and Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.
The distance between Cherthala and Rameswaram is 658 km. The road distance is 422.5 km.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Rameswaram without a car is to bus which takes 13h 11m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 13h 11m to get from Cherthala to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Cherthala to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Chertala station.
Cherthala to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Rameswaram is to bus which takes 13h 11m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,800. Alternatively, you can train via Kollam, which costs ₹490 - ₹4,100 and takes 13h 22m.
What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Chertala to Rameshwaram via Kazhakkottam, Kazhakottam, and Mattuthavani in around 13h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cherthala to Rameswaram via Kollam Jn and Manamadurai Jn in around 13h 22m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–14,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–14,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹34,000–55,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherthala to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Cherthala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Cherthala to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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 Chertala to Kazhakkottam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–280
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kazhakottam to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Semi Sleeper
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- vkvtravels99@gmail.com
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
Kerala Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 47 27 66 20
- Website
- keralatouristtaxi.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cherthala to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kazhakkottam station.
Cherthala to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherthala to Rameswaram is 422 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Cherthala to Rameswaram.
There are 90+ hotels available in Rameswaram.