There are 5 ways to get from Karaikal to Rameswaram by taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Kumbakonamtaxi
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappallibus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswarambus
8h 56mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Rameswaramtrain 16751 / ...
9h 8m₹360–2,821Train via Thanjavur
- Take the train from Karaikal to Thanjavurtrain 16187
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Rameswaramtrain 16751 / ...
9h 5m₹362–2,786Drive 276.2 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Rameswaramcar 276.2 km
4h 23m₹3,092–4,466Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Rameswaramtaxi 276.2 km
4h 23m₹4,300–5,500
Karaikal to Rameswaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
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 369 km. The road distance is 276.2 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Rameswaram without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 8h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 56m 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 141+ 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
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- NeuGo
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Ashok Bus Service
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ashok Bus Service
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,100
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–5,500
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
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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