There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Rameswaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
10h 25m₹320–2,500Bus via Ramanathapuram
- 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 7mDrive 532.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Rameswaramcar 532.2 km
8h 30m₹5,985–8,645Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Rameswaramtaxi 532.2 km
8h 30m₹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
8h 42m₹6,313–10,072Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus 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 Rameswaramtrain
9h 9m₹5,808–10,707
Chennai to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 8h 30m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Rameswaram via Ramnad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
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 Rameswaram is 602 km. The road distance is 532.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Rameswaram without a car is to train which takes 10h 25m 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 Rameswaram bus services, operated by Tippusultan Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Rameswaram is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Ramanathapuram, which costs and takes 12h 7m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, 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 Rameswaram via Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu and Ramnad in around 12h 7m.
- 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
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 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 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Ramnad to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹40–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from Ramnad to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–270
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- 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 Rameswaram bus services, operated by Tippusultan Travels, arrive at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Rameswaram is 532 km. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Chennai to Rameswaram.
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