There are 6 ways to get from Cherthala to Rameswaram by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, bus, 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
14h 27m₹1,241–4,773Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cherthala to Virudunagar Jntrain 16128
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22622
14h 32m₹445–3,406Drive 422.5 km
- Drive from Cherthala to Rameswaramcar 422.5 km
7h 8m₹4,569–6,599Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Rameswaramtaxi 422.5 km
7h 8m₹7,500–9,000Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Chertala to Pattombus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain
12h 17m₹7,019–20,728Fly Cochin International Airport to Madurai, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
13h 14m₹10,285–17,162
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 14h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherthala to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Rameswaram via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.
The distance between Cherthala and Rameswaram is 659 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 14h 27m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 14h 27m 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 14h 27m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 14h 32m.
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 14h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cherthala to Rameswaram via Virudunagar Jn in around 14h 32m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–19,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–15,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹38,000–110,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
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 Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chertala to Kazhakkottam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–280
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Chertala to Pattom
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–290
- 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 Virudunagar 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 89+ hotels available in Rameswaram.