There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Rameswaram by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwarambus
11h 49m₹622–2,682Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
13h 10m₹389–3,086Drive 393.5 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Rameswaramcar 393.5 km
6h 42m₹4,255–6,146Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Rameswaramtaxi 393.5 km
6h 42m₹7,000–8,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Kottayam to Trivandrum Petttrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain
11h 32m₹6,715–21,285
Kottayam to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Rameshwaram via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Rameswaram via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
The distance between Kottayam and Rameswaram is 421 km. The road distance is 393.5 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Rameswaram without a car is to bus which takes 11h 49m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 11h 49m to get from Kottayam to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Kottayam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Rameswaram is to bus which takes 11h 49m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 13h 10m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Kottayam to Rameshwaram via Mattuthavani Bus Stop and Mattuthavani in around 11h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Rameswaram via Manamadurai Jn in around 13h 10m.
- 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
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
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 Kottayam to Trivandrum Pett
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 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 Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–390
- 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
- 6h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Kottayam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Rameswaram is 393 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Kottayam to Rameswaram.
There are 87+ hotels available in Rameswaram.