There are 7 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
10h 59m₹419–3,318Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Kancheepuram to Trichybus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli Airport to Rameshwaram - Heyram travelsbus
12h 8m₹1,171–2,663Drive 478.6 km
- Drive from Kanchipuram to Rameswaramcar 478.6 km
7h 48m₹5,349–7,726Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Rameswaramtaxi 478.6 km
7h 48m₹6,500–8,500Fly 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
9h 47m₹6,439–11,568Bus
- Take the bus from Kanchipuram to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
13h 30mFly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
9h 35m₹5,434–11,203
Kanchipuram to Rameswaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kanchipuram to Rameswaram is to bus via Tiruchirappalli which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700 and takes 12h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kanchipuram to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 7h 48m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanchipuram to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Kancheepuram and arriving at Rameshwaram - Heyram travels via Tiruchirappalli Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanchipuram to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Kanchipuram East and arriving at Rameswaram via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
The distance between Kanchipuram and Rameswaram is 581 km. The road distance is 478.6 km.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Rameswaram without a car is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Kanchipuram to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Kanchipuram to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Kanchipuram station.
Kanchipuram to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Rameswaram is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Tiruchirappalli, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700 and takes 12h 8m.
What companies run services between Kanchipuram, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Rameswaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kancheepuram to Rameshwaram - Heyram travels via Tiruchirappalli Airport in around 12h 8m.
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kancheepuram to Trichy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Tiruchirappalli Airport to Rameshwaram - Heyram travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–1,900
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- AC Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,200
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kanchipuram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kanchipuram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9088900002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Line
Bus from Kanchipuram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Express Line
- Schedules at
- Express Line
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Kanchipuram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
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Booking & Getting There
Kanchipuram to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Kanchipuram to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanchipuram to Rameswaram is 479 km. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Kanchipuram to Rameswaram.
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