What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Rameswaram?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Rameswaram is to bus and train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹14,000 and takes 27h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Rameswaram?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Rameswaram is to taxi and fly and train which takes 8h 45m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹23,000.

How far is it from Kandy to Rameswaram?

The distance between Kandy and Rameswaram is 791 km.

How do I travel from Kandy to Rameswaram without a car?

The best way to get from Kandy to Rameswaram without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 27h 37m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹14,000.

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Rameswaram?

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Kandy to Rameswaram, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rameswaram?

There are 85+ hotels available in Rameswaram.

Kandy to Rameswaram - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Rameswaram by taxi, plane, train, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Colombo-Airport-CMB
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)CMB - TRZ
3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
8h 45m
₹11,547–22,799
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
4. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavur
5. Take the train from Thanjavur to Rameswaram
27h 37m
₹7,365–13,226
Taxi, fly to Madurai, train
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Colombo-Airport-CMB
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)CMB - IXM
3. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
9h 19m
₹11,692–22,104

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

8Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹9,768Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kandy to Rameswaram.

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Distance: 791.1 km
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Rameswaram. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Rameswaram. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Rameswaram via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo Fort, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Thanjavur in around 27h 37m.

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