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How to get fromKanchipuram to Rameswaramby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chengalpattu to Rameswaramtrain train 22661 / ...
    10h 59m
    ₹419–3,318

  2. Bus via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the bus from Kancheepuram to Trichybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli Airport to Rameshwaram - Heyram travelsbus bus
    12h 8m
    ₹1,171–2,663

  3. Drive  478.6 km

    1. Drive from Kanchipuram to Rameswaramcar car 478.6 km
    7h 48m
    ₹5,357–7,737

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Rameswaramtaxi taxi 478.6 km
    7h 48m
    ₹6,500–8,500

  5. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain train
    9h 47m
    ₹5,939–11,568

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kanchipuram to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Rameswarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    13h 30m

  7. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain train
    9h 35m
    ₹5,434–11,203

  8. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane plane MAA - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Rameswaramtrain train
    12h 42m
    ₹6,339–13,708

Kanchipuram to Rameswaram by train

Calendar16Weekly Trains
Duration10h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket₹419Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 580.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 59m

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.

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