There are 7 ways to get from Potheri to Rameswaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Rameswaramtrain 22661 / ...
10h 38m₹412–3,267Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
10h 40m₹800–2,800Drive 488.9 km
- Drive from Potheri to Rameswaramcar 488.9 km
7h 45m₹4,752–6,863Taxi
- Take the taxi from Potheri to Rameswaramtaxi 488.9 km
7h 45m₹7,000–8,500Fly 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 43m₹5,815–10,585Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
8h 20m₹5,310–10,720Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Rameswaramtrain
11h 33m₹6,215–13,225
Potheri to Rameswaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Potheri to Rameswaram is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,300 and takes 10h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Potheri to Rameswaram is to drive which takes 7h 45m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University and arriving at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Potheri to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Potheri Halt and arriving at Rameswaram via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
The distance between Potheri and Rameswaram is 562 km. The road distance is 488.9 km.
The best way to get from Potheri to Rameswaram without a car is to train which takes 10h 38m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Potheri to Rameswaram, including transfers.
Potheri to Rameswaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University station.
Potheri to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Potheri to Rameswaram is to train which takes 10h 38m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,800 and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Potheri, 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, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand once daily. Tickets cost ₹800–2,800 and the journey takes 10h 40m. VKV Travels also services this route once daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- 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
- 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
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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Website
- VKV Travels
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,000–2,200
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Booking & Getting There
Potheri to Rameswaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Rameswaram - Bus Stand station.
Potheri to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potheri to Rameswaram is 489 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Potheri to Rameswaram.
Book your Potheri to Rameswaram bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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