There are 6 ways to get from Arunachala to Rameswaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Tiruvannamalai to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22605 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Rameswaramtrain 22661
10h 24m₹567–3,298Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruvannamalai to Rameswaramtrain 16779
12h 57m₹497–2,798Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thiruvannamalai to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
10h 50m₹567–1,633Drive 400.2 km
- Drive from Arunachala to Rameswaramcar 400.2 km
6h 20m₹4,475–6,464Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arunachala to Rameswaramtaxi 400.2 km
6h 20m₹6,500–8,000Bus
- Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai to Melmaruvathurbus
- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Rameswarambus
13h 28m
Arunachala to Rameswaram by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arunachala to Rameswaram is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹550 - ₹1,700 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Arunachala to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Arunachala to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Thiruvannamalai and arriving at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Arunachala to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Tiruvannamalai and arriving at Rameswaram via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
The distance between Arunachala and Rameswaram is 512 km. The road distance is 400.2 km.
The best way to get from Arunachala to Rameswaram without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 10h 24m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 10h 24m to get from Arunachala to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Arunachala to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Thiruvannamalai station.
Arunachala to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruvannamalai station.
The best way to get from Arunachala to Rameswaram is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 10h 24m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,700 and takes 10h 50m.
What companies run services between Arunachala, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Arunachala to Rameswaram via Tiruvannamalai and Vridhachalam Jn in around 10h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thiruvannamalai to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via Madurai and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 10h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruvannamalai to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Tiruvannamalai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thiruvannamalai to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9445111202
- [email protected]
- Website
- V2K Travels
Bus from Tiruvannamalai to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- V2K Travels
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Melmaruvathur to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,000–2,200
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
Gurudev Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 42 74 55 78
- Website
- gurudevtravels.in
Santhosh Travels
- Phone
- +91 95 00 42 57 00
- Website
- santhoshtravelstvm.com
SMS Taxi
- Phone
- +91 75 39 92 99 55
- Website
- tiruvannamalaiads.com
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More Questions & Answers
Arunachala to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Madurai station.
Arunachala to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arunachala to Rameswaram is 400 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Arunachala to Rameswaram.
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