There are 8 ways to get from Rameswaram to Periyar by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or taxi
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Train via Palakkad
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Palakkadtrain 16344
- Take the train from Palakkad to Mangaloretrain 22610 / ...
15h 18m₹1,166–4,653Bus via Mangaluru
- Take the bus from Rameswaram to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Kempegowda B.S. to Mangalurubus
19h 11m₹1,677–4,010Drive 759.3 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Periyarcar 759.3 km
11h 55m₹8,488–12,260Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane TRZ - IXE
10h 21m₹8,004–20,151Train
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Madurai Jntrain 16344 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Mangalore Jntrain 22630
16h 15m₹1,226–4,916Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Electronic Citybus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Electronic City to FlixBus Manibus FlixBus IN4520
22h 47m₹2,121–4,717Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane IXM - IXE
7h 18m₹14,214–19,853Train, train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane TCR - IXE
11h 49m₹14,016–25,566
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Periyar is to train via Palakkad which costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,700 and takes 15h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Periyar is to taxi and fly which takes 7h 18m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Periyar. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at B C Road via KR Market, Kempegowda B.S. and Mangaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Periyar. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Mangalore via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 18m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Periyar is 792 km. The road distance is 759.3 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Periyar without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 15h 18m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,700.
It takes approximately 15h 18m to get from Rameswaram to Periyar, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Periyar bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Rameswaram station.
Rameswaram to Periyar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Periyar is to train via Palakkad which takes 15h 18m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Mangaluru, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹4,100 and takes 19h 11m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Periyar, India?
You can take a train from Rameswaram to Periyar via Palakkad, Mangalore, Mangaluru, and B C Road in around 15h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameswaram to Periyar via Bengaluru, KR Market, Kempegowda Bus Station, Kempegowda B.S., Mangaluru, and B C Road in around 19h 11m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Madurai to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Bajpe Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–24,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Madurai to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Palakkad to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Mangalore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Rameswaram to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Rameswaram to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Rameswaram to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 9001274136
- narpatchoudhary313@gmail.com
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Rameswaram to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- helpdesk@tranzking.com
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- care@zingbus.com
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Rameswaram to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,800
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
Bus from Rameswaram to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Rameswaram to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Rameswaram to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kempegowda B.S. to Mangaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,300
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- vkvtravels99@gmail.com
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Rameshwaram to Electronic City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Website
- VKV Travels
- Seater/ Sleeper
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Electronic City to FlixBus Mani
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,700
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–2,900
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Booking & Getting There
Rameswaram to Periyar bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Bengaluru station.
Rameswaram to Periyar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Periyar is 759 km. It takes approximately 11h 55m to drive from Rameswaram to Periyar.
There are five+ hotels available in Periyar.
























