There are 4 ways to get from Karaikal to Rameswaram by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Manamadurai
best- Take the train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jntrain
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
9h 53m₹442–3,537Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16530 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Rameswaramtrain 16751 / ...
11h 35m₹376–2,944Drive 276.2 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Rameswaramcar 276.2 km
4h 23m₹3,106–4,487Taxi
- 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 which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 11h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Rameswaram via Thiruvarur Jn and Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
The distance between Karaikal and Rameswaram is 365 km. The road distance is 276.2 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Rameswaram without a car is to train via Manamadurai which takes 9h 53m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 9h 53m 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 Thiruvarur Jn 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 133+ 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 Thiruvarur Jn and Manamadurai Jn in around 9h 53m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Karaikal to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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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