There are 7 ways to get from Arcot to Rameswaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Jolarpettaitrain 12292 / ...
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Rameswaramtrain 16734
12h 18m₹826–3,968Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Singaperumal Koilbus FlixBus IN4301
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Singaperumal Koil to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
13h 35m₹1,022–3,228Drive 487 km
- Drive from Arcot to Rameswaramcar 487 km
7h 38m₹5,559–8,030Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcot to Rameswaramtaxi 487 km
7h 38m₹11,000–15,000Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain
11h 7m₹5,973–10,252Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Vellore to Trichybus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli Airport to Rameshwaram - Heyram travelsbus
13h 54m₹1,269–2,838Bus, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
11h 4m₹5,468–10,387
Arcot to Rameswaram by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Rameswaram is to bus via Tiruchirappalli which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 7h 38m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcot to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Chennai - Singaperumal Koil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcot to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Walajah Road Jn and arriving at Rameswaram via Jolarpettai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
The distance between Arcot and Rameswaram is 623 km. The road distance is 487 km.
The best way to get from Arcot to Rameswaram without a car is to train which takes 12h 18m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 12h 18m to get from Arcot to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Arcot to Rameswaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass station.
Arcot to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Walajah Road Jn station.
The best way to get from Arcot to Rameswaram is to train which takes 12h 18m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300 and takes 13h 35m.
What companies run services between Arcot, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Arcot to Rameswaram via Walajah Road Jn and Jolarpettai in around 12h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Chennai - Singaperumal Koil in around 13h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Walajah Road Jn to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Jolarpettai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- 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 Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Singaperumal Koil
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–430
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Singaperumal Koil to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,800
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–15,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan , and How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Arcot to Rameswaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Singaperumal Koil station.
Arcot to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Jolarpettai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcot to Rameswaram is 487 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Arcot to Rameswaram.
Book your Arcot to Rameswaram bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 142+ hotels available in Rameswaram.









