There are 7 ways to get from Rameswaram to Veliyanad by bus, train, taxi, car or plane
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Recommended
Bus
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Take the bus from Rameswaram to Villupuram
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Take the bus from Villupuram to Ernakulam
Cheapest
Train
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Take the train from Rameswaram to Nagercoil Jn
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Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Piravam Road
Train via Salem
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Take the train from Rameswaram to Salem Jn
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Take the train from Salem Jn to Piravam Road
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Rameswaram to Veliyanad
Drive
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Drive from Rameswaram to Veliyanad
Train to Tiruchirapalli, fly
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Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapali
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Fly from Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) to Kochi (COK)
Train to Madurai, fly
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Take the train from Rameswaram to Madurai Jn
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Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kochi (COK)
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Veliyanad is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,500 and takes 22h 44m.
The quickest way to get from Rameswaram to Veliyanad is to taxi which costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,000 and takes 6h 43m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Veliyanad is 315 km. The road distance is 401.7 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Veliyanad without a car is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 16h 20m to get from Rameswaram to Veliyanad, including transfers.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Veliyanad is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can train via Salem, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,700 and takes 16h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Tiruchirapalli Airport to Kochi Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 25m and has one stopover.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Veliyanad is 402 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Rameswaram to Veliyanad.
SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo Airlines offer flights from Tiruchirapalli Airport to Kochi Airport.
There are 51+ hotels available in Veliyanad. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.

- Distance: 314.7 km
- Duration: 16h 20m
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Veliyanad, India?
You can take a bus from Rameswaram to Veliyanad via Villupuram and Ernakulam in around 16h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rameswaram to Veliyanad via Salem Jn and Piravam Road in around 16h 35m.

- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tiruchirapalli to Kochi via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹16,000
Flights from Tiruchirapalli to Kochi via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800 - ₹15,000
Flights from Tiruchirapalli to Kochi via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500 - ₹20,000
Flights from Tiruchirapalli to Kochi via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹16,000
Flights from Tiruchirapalli to Kochi via Bengaluru, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500 - ₹20,000
Flights from Tiruchirapalli to Kochi via Madras, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000 - ₹20,000
Flights from Madurai to Kochi via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600 - ₹14,000
Flights from Madurai to Kochi via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200 - ₹13,000
Flights from Madurai to Kochi via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900 - ₹15,000
Flights from Madurai to Kochi via Madras, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000 - ₹18,000
Flights from Madurai to Kochi via Bengaluru, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000 - ₹18,000
Flights from Madurai to Kochi via Madras, Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000 - ₹21,000
Flights from Madurai to Kochi via Bengaluru, Goa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500 - ₹17,000
Flights from Madurai to Kochi via Hyderabad, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000 - ₹18,000

- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Tiruchirapalli to Kochi via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹30,000 - ₹36,000
Flights from Madurai to Kochi via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₹25,000 - ₹30,000

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Rameswaram to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220 - ₹1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220 - ₹290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650 - ₹850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900 - ₹1,200
Train from Salem Jn to Piravam Road
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220 - ₹1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220 - ₹290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650 - ₹850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900 - ₹1,200
Train from Rameswaram to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220 - ₹1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220 - ₹290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650 - ₹850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900 - ₹1,200
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Piravam Road
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180 - ₹950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180 - ₹230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550 - ₹700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750 - ₹950
Train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180 - ₹950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180 - ₹230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550 - ₹700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750 - ₹950
Train from Rameswaram to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140 - ₹800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140 - ₹180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450 - ₹600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600 - ₹800

- Phone
- 9513508001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Rameswaram to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550 - ₹850
- Schedules at
- tnstc.in

- Phone
- 044 4900 7555/ 1800 102 0999
- customercare@parveentravels.com
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Rameswaram to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹729
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Villupuram to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹921
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000 - ₹9,000
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