There are 6 ways to get from Rameswaram to Cherthala by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Virudunagar Jntrain 22621
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Cherthalatrain 16127
13h 13m₹442–3,486Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Kazhakottambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakkottam to Chertalabus
13h 33m₹1,242–4,779Drive 415.9 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Cherthalacar 415.9 km
6h 56m₹4,514–6,521Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Cherthalataxi 415.9 km
6h 56m₹7,500–9,000Train to Madurai, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Madurai Jntrain
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane IXM - COK
11h 59m₹10,291–17,131Train 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 Pattom to Chertalabus
11h 34m₹7,014–20,681
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 ₹4,500 - ₹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 13h 33m.
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 634 km. The road distance is 415.9 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Cherthala without a car is to train which takes 13h 13m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 13h 13m 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 train which takes 13h 13m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,800 and takes 13h 33m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Cherthala, India?
You can take a train from Rameswaram to Cherthala via Virudunagar Jn in around 13h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Chertala via Mattuthavani, Kazhakottam, and Kazhakkottam in around 13h 33m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–15,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–15,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–15,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹42,000–120,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–15,000
- 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 Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 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
- 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
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–280
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Pattom to Chertala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–290
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
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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.
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