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How to get fromChennai to Rameswaramby train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Rameswaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaramtrain train 22661 / ...
    10h 5m
    ₹320–2,500

  2. Bus via Ramanathapuram

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Ramnad to Rameswarambus bus
    12h 7m

  3. Drive 532.2 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Rameswaramcar car 532.2 km
    8h 30m
    ₹5,970–8,624

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Rameswaramtaxi taxi 532.2 km
    8h 30m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  5. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain train
    8h 35m
    ₹6,230–9,238

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus bus FlixBus IN5111
    13h 45m
    ₹858–3,027

  7. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain train
    8h 33m
    ₹5,725–9,373

Chennai to Rameswaram by train

Calendar17Weekly Trains
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹320Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 601.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Rameswaram via Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu and Ramnad in around 12h 7m.

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