There are 5 ways to get from Ottapalam to Rameswaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Ottappalam to Dindigul Jntrain 16343
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Rameswaramtrain 16779 / ...
10h 40m₹365–2,904Bus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwarambus
11h 37m₹639–2,781Drive 418.9 km
- Drive from Ottapalam to Rameswaramcar 418.9 km
6h 50m₹4,447–6,423Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ottapalam to Rameswaramtaxi 418.9 km
6h 50m₹9,000–11,000Train
- Take the train from Ottappalam to Coimbatore Jntrain 06458 / ...
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Rameswaramtrain 16618
14h₹428–3,359
Ottapalam to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottapalam to Rameswaram is to train via Dindigul which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ottapalam to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottapalam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Ottapalam and arriving at Rameshwaram via Palakkad and Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottapalam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Ottappalam and arriving at Rameswaram via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
The distance between Ottapalam and Rameswaram is 435 km. The road distance is 418.9 km.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Rameswaram without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 10h 40m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Ottapalam to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Ottapalam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palakkad station.
Ottapalam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ottappalam station.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Rameswaram is to train via Dindigul which takes 10h 40m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,800 and takes 11h 37m.
What companies run services between Ottapalam, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Ottappalam to Rameswaram via Dindigul Jn in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottapalam to Rameshwaram via Palakkad, Madurai, and Mattuthavani in around 11h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ottappalam to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Dindigul Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Ottappalam to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- 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
- ₹1,600–2,300
- 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 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Ottapalam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai station.
Ottapalam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottapalam to Rameswaram is 419 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Ottapalam to Rameswaram.
There are 87+ hotels available in Rameswaram.









