There are 8 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 / ...
11h 10m₹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₹5,382–7,774Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Rameswaramtaxi 478.6 km
7h 48m₹6,500–8,500Train, fly to Trichy International Airport
- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain
10h 5m₹6,334–10,226Bus
- Take the bus from Chengalpattu Junction to Rameswarambus
12h 20m₹1,120–3,340Train, fly to Madurai
- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
10h 32m₹5,829–10,861Train, fly to Tuticorin Airport
- Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Trisulamtrain
- 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 18m₹8,344–20,626
Kanchipuram to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
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 11h 10m.
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 11h 10m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Kanchipuram to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Kanchipuram to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kancheepuram 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 11h 10m 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 25m. 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
- ₹5,500–7,000
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 Chengalpattu to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Kanchipuram East to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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 Kanchipuram East to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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 Kanchipuram East to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kancheepuram to Trichy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- 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
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Chengalpattu Junction to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,000–2,200
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More Questions & Answers
Kanchipuram to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Trichy 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.
There are 133+ hotels available in Rameswaram.