There are 6 ways to get from Mamallapuram to Rameswaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
9h 37m₹1,233–3,502Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Maduraibus Mahabalipuram - Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
11h 40m₹833–2,215Drive 477.6 km
- Drive from Mamallapuram to Rameswaramcar 477.6 km
7h 55m₹5,401–7,802Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mamallapuram to Rameswaramtaxi 477.6 km
7h 55m₹6,500–8,500Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain
10h 15m₹5,774–11,363Bus, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
10h 12m₹5,269–9,998
Mamallapuram to Rameswaram by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mamallapuram to Rameswaram is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹2,300 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Mamallapuram to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 7h 55m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mamallapuram to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Mahabalipuram and arriving at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Mamallapuram to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Rameswaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Mamallapuram and Rameswaram is 575 km. The road distance is 477.6 km.
The best way to get from Mamallapuram to Rameswaram without a car is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Mamallapuram to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Mamallapuram to Rameswaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Mahabalipuram station.
Mamallapuram to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Mamallapuram to Rameswaram is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,300 and takes 11h 40m.
What companies run services between Mamallapuram, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Rameswaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mahabalipuram to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand via Madurai and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 11h 40m.
- 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 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Mahabalipuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–700
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Booking & Getting There
Mamallapuram to Rameswaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Mamallapuram to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mamallapuram to Rameswaram is 478 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Mamallapuram to Rameswaram.
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