There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Ramnad by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
10h 37mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ramanathapuramtrain 16751 / ...
11h 36m₹330–2,600Drive 485.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ramnadcar 485.4 km
7h 28m₹5,459–7,885Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Ramnadtaxi 485.4 km
7h 28m₹10,000–13,000Fly 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 Ramanathapuramtrain
7h 48m₹6,293–9,872Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
12h 35m₹808–2,727Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
7h 52m₹5,788–10,607Fly 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 Ramanathapuramtrain
9h 39m₹8,303–20,372
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ramnad is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ramnad is to drive which takes 7h 28m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Ramanathapuram. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Chennai and Ramnad is 488 km. The road distance is 485.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ramnad without a car is to bus which takes 10h 37m and costs .
The bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu takes 10h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.
Chennai to Ramnad bus services, operated by Tippusultan Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Ramnad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ramnad is to bus which takes 10h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 11h 36m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ramnad, India?
Tippusultan Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 10h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Ramanathapuram 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 11h 15m.
- 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
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 Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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 Ramnad bus services, operated by Tippusultan Travels, arrive at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Ramnad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ramanathapuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ramnad is 485 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Chennai to Ramnad.
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