There are 5 ways to get from Ottapalam to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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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
10h 7m₹478–3,710Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ottappalam to Coimbatore Jntrain 06458 / ...
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Rameswaramtrain 16618
14h₹428–3,359Bus
- Take the bus from Kuzhalmannam to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Sellur to Rameshwarambus
13h 26mDrive 418.3 km
- Drive from Ottapalam to Rameswaramcar 418.3 km
6h 50m₹4,754–6,867Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ottapalam to Rameswaramtaxi 418.3 km
6h 50m₹9,000–11,000
Ottapalam to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottapalam to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,400 and takes 14h.
The fastest way to get from Ottapalam to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottapalam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Rameshwaram via Kuzhalmannam, Palani, Tamil Nadu and Sellur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
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 10h 7m.
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 10h 7m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 10h 7m 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 10h 7m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 26m.
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 10h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottappalam to Rameshwaram via Palakkad, Palakkad, Kuzhalmannam, Palani, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Sellur in around 13h 26m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Kodaikanal Road to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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 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 Kuzhalmannam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- vkvtravels99@gmail.com
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Sellur to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- 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 Palani 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.
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