There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Ramanathaswamy Temple by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
10h 46m₹320–2,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Ramnad to Rameswarambus
12h 10mDrive 532.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ramanathaswamy Templecar 532.6 km
8h 31m₹6,013–8,685Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Ramanathaswamy Templetaxi 532.6 km
8h 31m₹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 Rameswaramtrain
9h 3m₹6,313–10,072Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
9h 31m₹5,808–10,707Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- 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
11h 16m₹8,323–20,472
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ramanathaswamy Temple is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ramanathaswamy Temple is to drive which takes 8h 31m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ramanathaswamy Temple. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Rameswaram via Ramnad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Rameswaram. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 25m.
The distance between Chennai and Ramanathaswamy Temple is 603 km. The road distance is 532.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ramanathaswamy Temple without a car is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500.
The train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaram takes 10h 25m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chennai to Ramanathaswamy Temple bus services, operated by Tippusultan Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Ramanathaswamy Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ramanathaswamy Temple is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 10m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ramanathaswamy Temple, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaram 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathaswamy Temple via Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, Ramnad, and Rameswaram in around 12h 10m.
- 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
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- 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 Chennai Egmore to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- 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 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Tippusultan Travels
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Ramnad to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹40–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from Ramnad to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–270
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Ramanathaswamy Temple bus services, operated by Tippusultan Travels, arrive at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Ramanathaswamy Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ramanathaswamy Temple is 533 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Chennai to Ramanathaswamy Temple.
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