There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Pāmban by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Pamban Jntrain 16751
11h 24m₹340–2,700Bus via Ramanathapuram
- Take the bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Standbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Pambanbus FlixBus IN5111
12h 5mDrive 521.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pāmbancar 521.8 km
8h 13m₹5,072–7,327Taxi
- 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
8h₹5,730–12,238Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Pambanbus FlixBus IN5111
13h 45m₹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 20m₹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 8h and costs ₹5,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pāmban. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at FlixBus Rameshwaram - Pamban via FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
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 MRM 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 Ramanathapuram, which costs and takes 12h 5m.
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, you can take a bus from Chennai to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Pamban via Ramanathapuram Bus Stand and FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Stand in around 12h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- 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
- Phone
- +91 99405 65430
- [email protected]
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- MRM Travels
- Website
- RGP Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- RGP Travels
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Website
- Universal Bus( UTS)
Bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Universal Bus( UTS)
Bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Ar Rahuman Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ar Rahuman Travels
- Website
- CTC Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- CTC Travels
- Website
- Suriya Busline
Bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Suriya Busline
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Pamban
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–220
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Pamban
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- 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 MRM Travels, arrive at Ramanathapuram Bus Stand 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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