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 to Ramanathapuram Bus Standbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
10h 30mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ramanathapuramtrain 16751 / ...
11h 4m₹330–2,600Drive 485.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ramnadcar 485.4 km
7h 28m₹5,435–7,850Taxi
- 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 40m₹6,210–9,538Bus 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 12m₹5,205–9,273Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
9h 33m₹7,930–18,288
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ramnad is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 11h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ramnad is to fly and train which takes 7h 12m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹9,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai and arriving at Ramanathapuram Bus Stand. Services depart every four hours, 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 twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 43m.
The distance between Chennai and Ramnad is 487 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 30m and costs .
The bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand takes 10h 30m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Chennai to Ramnad bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai 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 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 11h 4m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ramnad, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand every 4 hours, and the journey takes 10h 30m. Mahadev Travels also services this route once a week. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Ramanathapuram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 43m.
- 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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,700
- Website
- FlixBus India
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Ramnad bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Ramanathapuram Bus Stand 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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