There are 4 ways to get from Karaikal to Rameswaram by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Thanjavur
best- Take the train from Karaikal to Thanjavurtrain 16187
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Rameswaramtrain 16751 / ...
9h 5m₹362–2,786Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Rameswaramtrain 16751 / ...
9h 8m₹360–2,821Drive 276.2 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Rameswaramcar 276.2 km
4h 23m₹3,121–4,507Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Rameswaramtaxi 276.2 km
4h 23m₹4,300–5,500
Karaikal to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Rameswaram is to train via Thanjavur which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Rameswaram via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Karaikal and Rameswaram is 410 km. The road distance is 276.2 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Rameswaram without a car is to train via Thanjavur which takes 9h 5m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Karaikal to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Karaikal to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
Karaikal to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Rameswaram is 276 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Karaikal to Rameswaram.
There are 135+ hotels available in Rameswaram.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Karaikal to Rameswaram via Thanjavur in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Thanjavur to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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