There are 9 ways to get from Ponneri to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
12h 16m₹539–4,268Bus via Wimco Nagar
- Take the bus from Chennai to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
13h 48mDrive 559.9 km
- Drive from Ponneri to Rameswaramcar 559.9 km
8h 48m₹6,282–9,074Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponneri to Rameswaramtaxi 559.9 km
8h 48m₹12,000–15,000Fly 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
9h 40m₹5,860–10,646Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
14h 50m₹977–3,945Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
9h 22m₹5,355–10,281Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Rameswaramtrain
12h 29m₹6,260–13,286Fly 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
11h 42m₹8,580–19,296
Ponneri to Rameswaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ponneri to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,300 and takes 12h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Ponneri to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 8h 48m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponneri to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Wimco Nagar and arriving at Rameswaram via Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponneri to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Ponneri and arriving at Rameswaram via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
The distance between Ponneri and Rameswaram is 638 km. The road distance is 559.9 km.
The best way to get from Ponneri to Rameswaram without a car is to train which takes 12h 16m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 12h 16m to get from Ponneri to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Ponneri to Rameswaram bus services, operated by (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Ponneri to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Ponneri to Rameswaram is to train which takes 12h 16m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Wimco Nagar, which costs and takes 13h 48m.
What companies run services between Ponneri, India and Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 5m. Alternatively, (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Rameswaram every 4 hours, and the journey takes 10h 50m. Six other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
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 Salem Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
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
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Website
- Alegria Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Alegria Holidays
- Website
- Universal Bus( UTS)
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Universal Bus( UTS)
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Suriya Busline
Bus from Chennai to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Suriya Busline
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
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
Ponneri to Rameswaram bus services, operated by (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Ponneri to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponneri to Rameswaram is 560 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Ponneri to Rameswaram.
There are 133+ hotels available in Rameswaram.