There are 8 ways to get from Madipakkam 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 / ...
11h 19m₹439–3,428Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
13h 10mDrive 516 km
- Drive from Madipakkam to Rameswaramcar 516 km
8h 16m₹5,777–8,344Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madipakkam to Rameswaramtaxi 516 km
8h 16m₹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 29m₹6,309–10,578Bus via Perungulattur (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
13h 14m₹969–3,828Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
8h 17m₹5,304–10,213Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
10h 37m₹8,029–19,228
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madipakkam to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Madipakkam to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 8h 16m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Madipakkam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Ponniamman Kovil Road Junction and arriving at Rameswaram via M.G.R. Koyambedu and Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Madipakkam to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from St Thomas Mount and arriving at Rameswaram via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
The distance between Madipakkam and Rameswaram is 600 km. The road distance is 516 km.
The best way to get from Madipakkam to Rameswaram without a car is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 11h 19m to get from Madipakkam to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Madipakkam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Madipakkam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Madipakkam to Rameswaram is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 10m.
What companies run services between Madipakkam, 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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- 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
Train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
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
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- 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
Madipakkam to Rameswaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Madipakkam to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madipakkam to Rameswaram is 516 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Madipakkam to Rameswaram.
There are 140+ hotels available in Rameswaram.









