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 / ...
10h 14m₹840–3,114Bus
- Take the bus from Kilambakkam to Rameswarambus
13h 20m₹1,111–2,538Drive 510.9 km
- Drive from Karapakkam to Rameswaramcar 510.9 km
8h 25m₹5,744–8,296Taxi
- 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 53m₹6,290–9,333Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
14h 15m₹965–3,139Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
9h 20m₹5,785–9,968
Karapakkam to Rameswaram by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karapakkam to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,200 and takes 10h 14m.
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 Kilambakkam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
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 10h 14m.
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 10h 14m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Karapakkam to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Karapakkam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu 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 10h 14m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600 and takes 13h 20m.
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 55m. Alternatively, VKV Travels operates a bus from Kilambakkam to Rameswaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–2,400 and the journey takes 11h 6m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Kilambakkam to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,000–2,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Karapakkam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand 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.
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