There are 9 ways to get from Arcot to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train via Jalārpet
best- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Jolarpettaitrain 12601 / ...
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Rameswaramtrain 16734
12h 33m₹826–3,968Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Rameswaramtrain 16779
16h 15m₹360–2,800Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Vellore to Trichybus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli Airport to Rameshwaram - Heyram travelsbus
13h 54m₹1,269–2,838Drive 487 km
- Drive from Arcot to Rameswaramcar 487 km
7h 38m₹5,463–7,891Taxi
- 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 17m₹6,473–9,752Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
- Take the bus from Koyambedu to Rameswarambus
15h 12m₹1,244–2,912Bus, 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 44m₹5,968–10,387Bus, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaramtrain
13h 30m₹8,483–20,152
Arcot to Rameswaram by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 16h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 7h 38m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcot to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at Rameshwaram - Heyram travels via Vellore and Tiruchirappalli Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
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 33m.
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 via Jalārpet which takes 12h 33m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 12h 33m to get from Arcot to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Arcot to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Vellore 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 via Jalārpet which takes 12h 33m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Tiruchirappalli, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 54m.
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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to Rameshwaram - Heyram travels via FlixBus Vellore - Bypass, Vellore, and Tiruchirappalli Airport in around 13h 54m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- 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
- 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 Jolarpettai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- 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 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 Vellore Cant to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 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
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore to Trichy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Tiruchirappalli Airport to Rameshwaram - Heyram travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–1,900
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- AC Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Koyambedu to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,000–2,200
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Arcot to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Trichy 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.
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