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There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Ramnad by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or subway

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    10h 10m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ramanathapuramtrain train 16751 / ...
    11h 4m
    ₹330–2,600

  3. Drive  485.4 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Ramnadcar car 485.4 km
    7h 28m
    ₹4,749–6,859

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Ramnadtaxi taxi 485.4 km
    7h 28m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  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 Ramanathapuramtrain train
    7h 40m
    ₹5,710–12,038

  6. Bus via Villupuram

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Villupurambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Villupuram to Ramanathapuram Bus Standbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    11h 10m

  7. Subway, fly to Madurai, bus, train

    1. Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    3. Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus bus
    4. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain train
    7h 2m
    ₹5,205–9,273

  8. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain train
    9h 33m
    ₹8,430–17,288

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 10m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ramnad, India?

MRM Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand twice daily, and the journey takes 10h 10m. Eight other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Ramanathapuram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 43m.

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