There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
10h 5m₹320–2,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
10h 50mDrive 532.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Rameswaramcar 532.2 km
8h 30m₹5,948–8,591Taxi
- 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 35m₹6,230–9,738Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu (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
8h 23m₹5,225–9,373
Chennai to Rameswaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Rameswaram is to fly and train which takes 8h 23m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹9,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai and arriving at Rameswaram. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Rameswaram. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 5m.
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 5m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500.
The train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaram takes 10h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chennai to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai 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 5m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 50m.
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, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Rameswaram every 4 hours, and the journey takes 10h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 35m
- 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
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Rameswaram 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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