There are 5 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06645 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
8h 13m₹339–2,667Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Sellur to Rameshwarambus
8h 38mDrive 253.8 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Rameswaramcar 253.8 km
4h 7m₹2,862–4,134Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Rameswaramtaxi 253.8 km
4h 7m₹4,000–4,800Train
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Rameswaramtrain 16751 / ...
9h 28m₹341–2,630
Kumbakonam to Rameswaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Rameshwaram via Sellur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumbakonam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Rameswaram via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Rameswaram is 353 km. The road distance is 253.8 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Rameswaram without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 8h 13m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Kumbakonam to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Kumbakonam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Rameswaram is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 8h 13m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Kumbakonam to Rameswaram via Tiruchchirapali in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Rameshwaram via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Sellur in around 8h 38m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 Thanjavur to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Sellur to Rameshwaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Kumbakonam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Rameswaram is 254 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Kumbakonam to Rameswaram.
There are 136+ hotels available in Rameswaram.