There are 7 ways to get from Karapakkam to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
9h 57m₹840–3,114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Rameswarambus
14h 20m₹521–2,638Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
12h 58mDrive 510.9 km
- Drive from Karapakkam to Rameswaramcar 510.9 km
8h 25m₹5,720–8,262Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karapakkam to Rameswaramtaxi 510.9 km
8h 25m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain
8h 43m₹6,290–9,833Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
8h 30m₹5,285–9,468
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karapakkam to Rameswaram is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹2,700 and takes 14h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Karapakkam to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 8h 25m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Karapakkam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam and arriving at Rameswaram via Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Karapakkam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Rameswaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Karapakkam and Rameswaram is 595 km. The road distance is 510.9 km.
The best way to get from Karapakkam to Rameswaram without a car is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Karapakkam to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Karapakkam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chennai Kalainagar station.
Karapakkam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Karapakkam to Rameswaram is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, which costs and takes 12h 58m.
What companies run services between Karapakkam, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Rameswaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 38m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Rameswaram every 4 hours, and the journey takes 10h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–950
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹550–900
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Karapakkam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Karapakkam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karapakkam to Rameswaram is 511 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Karapakkam to Rameswaram.
Book your Karapakkam to Rameswaram bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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