There are 7 ways to get from Varkala to Rameswaram by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kazhakottam to Mattuthavani
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwaram
10h 15m₹1,721–5,210Train via Tirunelveli
cheapest- Take the train from Varkala to Tirunelveli16128 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Rameswaram22622
12h 12m₹395–3,032Train
- Take the train from Varkala to Nagercoil Jn06427 / ...
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Rameswaram22622
11h 27m₹398–3,031Drive 359.7 km
- Drive from Varkala to Rameswaram359.7 km
5h 57m₹3,795–5,482Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Rameswaram359.7 km
5h 57m₹6,000–7,500Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
7h 54m₹6,909–17,046Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Madurai (IXM)TRV - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
11h 28m₹10,054–17,351
Varkala to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Rameswaram is to train via Tirunelveli which costs ₹390 - ₹3,100 and takes 12h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Rameswaram via Nagercoil Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
The distance between Varkala and Rameswaram is 525 km. The road distance is 359.7 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Rameswaram without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Varkala to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Varkala to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Rameswaram is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹390 - ₹3,100 and takes 11h 27m.
Varkala to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Rameswaram is 360 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Varkala to Rameswaram.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Varkala to Rameshwaram via Kazhakottam and Mattuthavani in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varkala to Rameswaram via Nagercoil Jn in around 11h 27m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–19,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–13,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₹36,000–49,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- 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 Nagercoil Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- 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 Varkala to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Tirunelveli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kazhakottam to Mattuthavani
- 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
- +91-9384047581
- vkvtravels99@gmail.com
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from Mattuthavani to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Smile Taxi Service
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
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