There are 7 ways to get from Rameswaram to Cherthala by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Kazhakottambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakkottam to Chertalabus
12h 17m₹1,242–4,779Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rameswaram to Virudunagar Jntrain 22621
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Cherthalatrain 16127
13h 13m₹442–3,486Drive 415.9 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Cherthalacar 415.9 km
6h 56m₹4,435–6,405Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Cherthalataxi 415.9 km
6h 56m₹7,500–9,000Train to Salem, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Salem Jntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the taxi from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Cherthalataxi
10h 35m₹8,508–13,519Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
10h 20m₹7,019–19,741Train, train to Trivandrum, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Nagercoil Jntrain
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
- Take the taxi from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Cherthalataxi
11h 56m₹6,492–17,073
Rameswaram to Cherthala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Cherthala is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 13h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Cherthala is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Chertala via Mattuthavani and Kazhakkottam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Cherthala via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Cherthala is 653 km. The road distance is 415.9 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Cherthala without a car is to bus which takes 12h 17m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 12h 17m to get from Rameswaram to Cherthala, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Cherthala bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Cherthala is to bus which takes 12h 17m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 13h 13m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Cherthala, India?
You can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Chertala via Mattuthavani, Kazhakottam, and Kazhakkottam in around 12h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rameswaram to Cherthala via Virudunagar Jn in around 13h 13m.
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–25,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–11,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- 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 Virudunagar Jn to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Rameswaram to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- 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
Train from Rameswaram to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- vkvtravels99@gmail.com
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- 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 Rameshwaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Mattuthavani to Kazhakottam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Semi Sleeper
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kazhakkottam to Chertala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–280
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–9,000
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
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
Rameswaram to Cherthala bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Rameswaram to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Cherthala is 416 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Rameswaram to Cherthala.
There are 704+ hotels available in Cherthala.










