There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Ottapalam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Dindigul Jntrain 16780 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Ottappalamtrain 16344
9h 53m₹369–2,839Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Palakkadbus
12h 35m₹637–2,789Drive 422.6 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Ottapalamcar 422.6 km
6h 42m₹4,565–6,593Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Ottapalamtaxi 422.6 km
6h 42m₹9,000–11,000Train
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Coimbatore Jntrain 16617
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ottappalamtrain 06459 / ...
14h 11m₹424–3,319
Rameswaram to Ottapalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Ottapalam is to train via Dindigul which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Ottapalam is to drive which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Ottapalam. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Ottapalam via Madurai and Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Ottapalam. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Ottappalam via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Ottapalam is 435 km. The road distance is 422.6 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Ottapalam without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 9h 53m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Rameswaram to Ottapalam, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Ottapalam bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Ottapalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Ottapalam is to train via Dindigul which takes 9h 53m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,800 and takes 12h 35m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Ottapalam, India?
You can take a train from Rameswaram to Ottappalam via Dindigul Jn in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Ottapalam via Mattuthavani, Madurai, and Palakkad in around 12h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Dindigul Jn to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Rameswaram to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- 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
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- 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
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Ottapalam bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Rameswaram to Ottapalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Ottapalam is 423 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Rameswaram to Ottapalam.
There are 37+ hotels available in Ottapalam.