There are 9 ways to get from Poompuhar to Rameswaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
11h 44m₹530–4,198Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai to Rameswarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
12h 24mDrive 531.3 km
- Drive from Poompuhar to Rameswaramcar 531.3 km
8h 22m₹5,962–8,611Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poompuhar to Rameswaramtaxi 531.3 km
8h 22m₹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
9h 11m₹5,840–10,593Bus
- Take the bus from Koyambedu to Rameswarambus
13h 35m₹1,008–2,426Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
8h 54m₹5,335–10,228Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Rameswaramtrain
12h 1m₹6,240–13,233Fly 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 14m₹8,560–19,243
Poompuhar to Rameswaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poompuhar to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,200 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Poompuhar to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 8h 22m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Poompuhar to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Kalpana Hotel and arriving at Rameswaram via Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Poompuhar to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Villivakkam and arriving at Rameswaram via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
The distance between Poompuhar and Rameswaram is 613 km. The road distance is 531.3 km.
The best way to get from Poompuhar to Rameswaram without a car is to train which takes 11h 44m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 11h 44m to get from Poompuhar to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Poompuhar to Rameswaram bus services, operated by (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Poompuhar to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Poompuhar to Rameswaram is to train which takes 11h 44m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, which costs and takes 12h 24m.
What companies run services between Poompuhar, 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
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Koyambedu to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,000–2,200
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- 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
Poompuhar to Rameswaram bus services, operated by (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Poompuhar to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poompuhar to Rameswaram is 531 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Poompuhar to Rameswaram.
There are 129+ hotels available in Rameswaram.