There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Rameswaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
14h 13m₹412–3,251Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Palakkadbus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwarambus
14h 29m₹769–3,111Drive 413.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Rameswaramcar 413.9 km
7h 18m₹4,407–6,366Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Rameswaramtaxi 413.9 km
7h 18m₹7,000–9,000Fly 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
11h 57m₹10,240–16,043Train to Trivandrum, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain
11h 35m₹7,042–20,788
Kochi to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,300 and takes 14h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 7h 18m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Rameshwaram via Palakkad and Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Rameswaram via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
The distance between Kochi and Rameswaram is 559 km. The road distance is 413.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Rameswaram without a car is to train which takes 14h 13m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 14h 13m to get from Kochi to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Kochi to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Rameswaram is to train which takes 14h 13m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,200 and takes 14h 29m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Rameswaram via Manamadurai Jn in around 14h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Rameshwaram via Palakkad, Madurai, and Mattuthavani in around 14h 29m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- 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
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–19,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹38,000–55,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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 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
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–450
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Palakkad to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–370
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- 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 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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
Kochi to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Kochi to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Rameswaram is 414 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Kochi to Rameswaram.
There are 87+ hotels available in Rameswaram.