There are 8 ways to get from IIT Madras to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
11h 38m₹710–3,780Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
12h 46mDrive 523.6 km
- Drive from IIT Madras to Rameswaramcar 523.6 km
8h 24m₹5,868–8,476Taxi
- 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
8h 46m₹6,504–10,081Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Rameswarambus
14h 23m₹809–2,980Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
8h 33m₹5,499–9,716Fly 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 Rameswaramtrain
10h 54m₹8,224–18,731
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from IIT Madras to Rameswaram is to bus via FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal which costs ₹800 - ₹3,000 and takes 14h 23m.
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 Gandhi Road and arriving at Rameswaram via Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
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 11h 38m.
The distance between IIT Madras and Rameswaram is 613 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 11h 38m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 11h 38m to get from IIT Madras to Rameswaram, including transfers.
IIT Madras to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai 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 11h 38m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 46m.
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 38m. 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
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 Tambaram to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 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
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 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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–950
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹550–900
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- 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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Booking & Getting There
IIT Madras to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Rameswaram 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.
There are 140+ hotels available in Rameswaram.












