There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Pāmban by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Pamban Jntrain 16751
11h 24m₹340–2,700Bus via Rameswaram
- Take the bus from Chennai to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
12h 20mDrive 521.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pāmbancar 521.8 km
8h 13m₹5,841–8,436Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Pāmbantaxi 521.8 km
8h 13m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Pamban Jntrain
7h 59m₹5,730–9,738Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Pambanbus FlixBus IN5111
13h 30m₹858–3,027Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Pamban Jntrain
8h 30m₹5,325–10,173
Chennai to Pāmban by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pāmban is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 11h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pāmban is to fly and train which takes 7h 59m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pāmban. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Rameswaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Pamban Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Chennai and Pāmban is 655 km. The road distance is 521.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pāmban without a car is to train which takes 11h 24m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.
The train from Chennai Egmore to Pamban Jn takes 11h 24m including transfers and departs once daily.
Chennai to Pāmban bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Pāmban train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pāmban is to train which takes 11h 24m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Rameswaram, which costs and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pāmban, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Pamban Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 24m. Alternatively, Hans Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Rameswaram 3 times a day, and the journey takes 10h 50m. Five other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Pamban Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Pamban Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Pamban Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Pamban
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Pāmban bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Chennai to Pāmban train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pamban Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Pāmban is 522 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Chennai to Pāmban.
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