There are 7 ways to get from Ottapalam to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Nilakkottai
best- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 16731
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Rameswaramtrain 16779
9h 41m₹478–3,710Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ottappalam to Coimbatore Jntrain 16382 / ...
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Rameswaramtrain 16618
12h 28m₹428–3,359Bus
- Take the bus from Kuzhalmannam to Pollachibus
- Take the bus from Pollachi to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
11h 1mDrive 418.3 km
- Drive from Ottapalam to Rameswaramcar 418.3 km
6h 50m₹4,689–6,772Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ottapalam to Rameswaramtaxi 418.3 km
6h 50m₹9,000–11,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Ottappalam to Parpanangaditrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Madurai (IXM)plane CCJ - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
11h 17m₹11,929–19,111Train, bus
- Take the train from Ottappalam to Coimbatore Jntrain 16382 / ...
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_NON AC Seater / Sleeper 2+1 / ...
11h 20m
Ottapalam to Rameswaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottapalam to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Ottapalam to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottapalam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Rameswaram via Kuzhalmannam and Pollachi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottapalam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Ottappalam and arriving at Rameswaram via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Ottapalam and Rameswaram is 435 km. The road distance is 418.3 km.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Rameswaram without a car is to train via Nilakkottai which takes 9h 41m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Ottapalam to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Ottapalam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kuzhalmannam station.
Ottapalam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkad station.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Rameswaram is to train via Nilakkottai which takes 9h 41m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 1m.
What companies run services between Ottapalam, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Ottappalam to Rameswaram via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottappalam to Rameswaram via Palakkad, Palakkad, Kuzhalmannam, and Pollachi in around 11h 1m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–27,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–26,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Ottappalam to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Ottappalam to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Ottappalam to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- KSRTC
Bus from Kuzhalmannam to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Pollachi to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Coimbatore to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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Booking & Getting There
Ottapalam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Pollachi station.
Ottapalam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kodaikanal Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottapalam to Rameswaram is 418 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Ottapalam to Rameswaram.
There are 143+ hotels available in Rameswaram.