There are 7 ways to get from Rameswaram to Kochi by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Manamadurai Jntrain 22662 / ...
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 16362
13h 58m₹418–3,235Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Palakkadbus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Ernakulambus
14h 11m₹782–3,119Drive 414.2 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Kochicar 414.2 km
7h 18m₹4,473–6,461Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Kochitaxi 414.2 km
7h 18m₹7,000–9,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRZ - COK
10h 20m₹6,599–15,691Train to Madurai, fly
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Madurai Jntrain
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane IXM - COK
10h 43m₹10,246–16,011Train, train to Trivandrum, fly
- 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
11h 46m₹5,637–16,083
Rameswaram to Kochi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Kochi is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,300 and takes 13h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Kochi is to drive which takes 7h 18m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Ernakulam via Madurai and Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Kochi is 559 km. The road distance is 414.2 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 13h 58m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 13h 58m to get from Rameswaram to Kochi, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Kochi bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kochi is to train which takes 13h 58m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,200 and takes 14h 11m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a train from Rameswaram to Ernakulam Jn via Manamadurai Jn in around 13h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Ernakulam via Mattuthavani, Madurai, and Palakkad in around 14h 11m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–14,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–14,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–14,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–12,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹37,000–110,000
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 Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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 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 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
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Madurai to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–370
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Palakkad to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹180–450
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Kochi bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Rameswaram to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Kochi is 414 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Rameswaram to Kochi.
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