There are 8 ways to get from IIT Madras to Rameswaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
12h 58m₹440–3,460Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
14h 12m₹905–3,124Drive 523.6 km
- Drive from IIT Madras to Rameswaramcar 523.6 km
8h 24m₹5,888–8,505Taxi
- Take the taxi from IIT Madras to Rameswaramtaxi 523.6 km
8h 24m₹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
10h 12m₹6,233–9,261Bus via Potheri Halt
- Take the bus from Srm University to Rameswarambus
14h 54m₹1,120–3,360Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
10h 40m₹5,728–9,896Fly 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 Rameswaramtrain
12h 25m₹8,243–19,661
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from IIT Madras to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 12h 58m.
The fastest way to get from IIT Madras to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 8h 24m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from IIT Madras to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Anna University and arriving at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from IIT Madras to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Guindy and arriving at Rameswaram via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
The distance between IIT Madras and Rameswaram is 616 km. The road distance is 523.6 km.
The best way to get from IIT Madras to Rameswaram without a car is to train which takes 12h 58m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 12h 58m to get from IIT Madras to Rameswaram, including transfers.
IIT Madras to Rameswaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu station.
IIT Madras to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from IIT Madras to Rameswaram is to train which takes 12h 58m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹3,200 and takes 14h 12m.
What companies run services between IIT Madras, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Rameswaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand once daily. Tickets cost ₹850–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 10m.
- 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 Tambaram to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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 Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Srm University to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,000–2,200
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
IIT Madras to Rameswaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand station.
IIT Madras to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between IIT Madras to Rameswaram is 524 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from IIT Madras to Rameswaram.
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